Two Juveniles Arrested in Boston with Loaded Firearm
Two 16-year-old males were arrested on Saturday, August 29, 2026, around 11:14 a.m. near 131 Ruthven Street in Boston (District 3/Mattapan) after officers recovered a loaded 9mm Glock 17 firearm.
Boston, MA, August 30, 2026 —
Boston Police arrested two 16-year-old males on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in connection with the recovery of a loaded firearm. The arrests occurred around 11:14 a.m. in the vicinity of 131 Ruthven Street, located within District 3, also known as the Mattapan neighborhood.
During the incident, officers recovered a loaded 9mm Glock 17 firearm. The specific circumstances leading to the officers’ presence at the location and the details of the firearm’s recovery were not immediately provided. The names of the arrested juveniles have not been released, in accordance with standard practice concerning minors.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details regarding potential charges are pending. The recovered weapon, a 9mm Glock 17, was secured by law enforcement. The Mattapan district, covering the area of the incident, is part of Boston’s larger police department operations.
No further information regarding the individuals’ backgrounds or the nature of the alleged offense beyond the recovery of the firearm was available at the time of reporting. The police department has not released information on whether any other individuals were involved or if any other items were recovered during the incident.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.
