Boston police and Massachusetts State Police gang investigators arrested a 15-year-old male suspect on September 19, 2026 after he fired a gun outside 185 Dudley Street in Nubian Square and missed his intended target. The attempted shooting occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on September 10, 2026, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement.
Officers who arrived at the scene recovered a Smith & Wesson Walther P22 handgun. The weapon was found with a single round in the chamber and a ten‑round magazine, indicating it was loaded at the time of the incident. No injuries were reported, as the shots did not strike any person.
The investigation continued over the following days, and detectives from the Boston Police Department and the state police gang unit located the suspect at 20 Powellton Road, about two miles from the original shooting location. He was taken into custody at 2:11 p.m. on September 19, 2026. During the arrest, the teen was found still in possession of the loaded handgun.
Authorities noted that the firearm recovered was a standard‑issue pistol often used in the region, and its presence reinforced the ongoing concerns about youth involvement in gun‑related incidents. The collaboration between city and state police units was highlighted as a key factor in locating and apprehending the suspect within nine days of the attempted shooting.
The teen now faces charges related to unlawful discharge of a firearm and possession of a loaded handgun. Further details about the case will be provided as the investigation proceeds, and the suspect will appear before a juvenile court to address the allegations.