16-year-old facing attempted murder charge following shooting incident in Boston

A 16-year-old is charged with attempted murder following a shooting in Boston.

According to police, about 6:46 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, officers rushed to the area of 222 Brighton Avenue for a complaint of a person being shot.

A juvenile victim was sent to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

On Saturday, at about 9:40 p.m., a 16-year-old juvenile male surrendered to officers.

The suspect was wanted on a warrant issued by officers from Boston Juvenile Court for the following offenses:

  • Delinquency to wit:
  • Assault with intent to murder
  • Carrying a loaded firearm without a license
  • Assault and battery attempt with a firearm
  • Possession of ammunition without an FID card
  • Discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building
  • Firearm use in a felony
  • Carrying a firearm without a license

He is anticipated to be charged in Boston Juvenile Court.

The shooting remains under investigation.

This is a developing story.

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