15-year-old boy held with illegal gun charged
Published:Wednesday | July 7, 2021 | 12:33 PM
A 15-year-old boy has been charged following the seizure of a firearm and several rounds of ammunition in Shooters Hill in Harbour View.
The police report that about 3:25 p.m. on Monday, the teen was walking along a roadway when he ran upon seeing cops.
He was accosted and searched.
The police say a Smith and Wesson nine millimetre pistol and six 9mm cartridges were found in a bag he was carrying.
He was taken into custody and later charged.
His court date is being finalised.
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