BOSTON—Local authorities are making headlines as the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested an 18-year-old suspect allegedly involved in a firearm-related incident. The suspect, identified as Angel DeLeon of Brighton, was apprehended on various charges when officers observed suspicious activity on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain.

Around 8:35 PM, police conducted a directed patrol when they noticed DeLeon with one arm pinned to his body, a peculiar behavior that raised red flags. As the suspect moved away from officers while keeping his right hand close to his waistband, they decided to intervene. A quick pat frisk led to the shocking discovery of a firearm tucked away in his waistband.

Boston Police Department officials shared these images with the public.

Authorities reported that the recovered firearm featured a P80 Slide and a Glock frame, including one round in the chamber and an additional sixteen rounds in the magazine. DeLeon now faces a slew of serious charges, including:

• Carrying a Firearm without a License
• Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License
• Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm
• Possession of Ammunition without an FID card
• Trespassing

This alarming incident has raised concerns about youth involvement in gun violence, adding fuel to ongoing discussions about public safety in the community. DeLeon is expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court, where the full implications of these charges will be revealed.

As the community grapples with this disturbing development, the Boston Police Department continues to urge vigilance against street crime and the dangers posed by illegal firearms.