MA Juvenile Arrests – What If Your Kids Are Questioned Or Investigated For A Crime
As a result of a Saturday night incident, a Massachusetts juvenile and young adult will not be returning to school today.
One of the youths, a 16-year-old male(hereinafter, the “Defendant”) was arrested and charged with illegally carrying a Massachusetts firearm and ammunition. The matter is more than just another Boston gun possession case. The Boston Police Department became aware of the Defendant as they responded to a scene nearby in the South End after an 18-year-old male (hereinafter, the “Deceased”) had been fatally shot.
Law enforcement is unsure as to whether the Boston homicide and gun possession are related in any case. In fact, Boston Police spokesman James Kenneally said yesterday that no arrests have been made in connection with the homicide.
Clearly, the Boston criminal investigation continues.
What officials are ready to reveal is that the Defendant was among four folks in a gold-colored vehicle which officers stopped along Annunciation Road Saturday night about 1 mile from Tremont and West Brookline streets. It was at that location that police said they found the Deceased suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at about 7:20 p.m. Officers further indicated that the vehicle matched a description of a vehicle seen leaving the scene.
The occupants of the vehicle are said to have fled, during which chase the Defendant is alleged to have tossed the gun. The officers apprehended him…and the gun.
The Deceased was pronounced dead at Boston Medical Center.
A police officer seeking information from potential witnesses or those who knew the teen spoke with some of those who stopped at yesterday’s memorial.
Police urged anyone with information to call the homicide unit at 617-343-4470, or anonymously through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.
Are you a youth? Do you have kids? Do you ever hang around with kids? Or people with guns?
You may want to read on, because there is something you should know.
Attorney Sam’s Take On Massachusetts Juveniles And Murder Cases
As an experienced Boston criminal lawyer, as well as a former New York prosecutor, I have been involved in my share of criminal investigations. It is axiomatic that the higher the profile of these matters the more pressure there is put on law enforcement to solve them.