BOSTON, MA – Early Sunday, Boston Police Department’s District B-3 responded to a 9-1-1 call for a person with a gun at 550 River Street. Shane Hampton, 31, from Randolph, reportedly approached a civilian with a firearm. The civilian was able to restrain the intoxicated suspect until the police arrived.
Hampton was arrested and charged with Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. The firearm in question was a 9mm Taurus G2C, loaded with twelve rounds. Hampton is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Erica interned for Shore News Network in the summer of 2022 and is a full-time college student and Division II athlete, and aspiring doctor. She attends university in Philadelphia and covered breaking news in the northeast Pennsylvania region.
Erica interned for Shore News Network in the summer of 2022 and is a full-time college student and Division II athlete, and aspiring doctor. She attends university in Philadelphia and covered breaking news in the northeast Pennsylvania region.
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