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16-year-old facing attempted murder charge after shooting in Boston

Boston police investigating after teenager shot in Allston

BOSTON — A 16-year-old is facing an attempted murder charge after a shooting in Boston.

According to police, around 6:46 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, officers responded to the area of 222 Brighton Avenue for a report of a person shot.

A juvenile victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

On Saturday, around 9:40 p.m., a 16-year-old Juvenile Male surrendered himself to officers.

The suspect was wanted on a warrant issued by officers out of 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 expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court.

The shooting remains under investigation

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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