At about 8:06 PM, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) responded to the area of 8 Reverend Richard A Burke Street for a report of a person shot.

Upon arrival, officers observed an adult female suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers began to provide medical aid and requested Boston EMS to respond to the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers also recovered ballistic evidence on scene.

After further investigation, officers were able to broadcast a description of the suspect. Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force began to search the area and located the suspect in the area of North Point Drive and Westwind Road.

A 15-year-old Juvenile Male was placed under arrest and charged with Delinquent to wit; Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Firearm), Delinquent to wit; Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Delinquent to wit; Carrying a Firearm Without a License, Delinquent to wit; Possession of Ammunition Without an FID Card, and Delinquent to wit; Discharge a Firearm Within 500 Feet of a Dwelling. He is expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court.