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2 Dorchester teens cuffed after one punches a Boston cop in the face — second carrying a loaded stolen firearm

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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2 Dorchester teens cuffed after one punches a Boston cop in the face — second carrying a loaded stolen firearm

Armanti Perez-Taylor and Khyier Winfield Young, both 18 of Dorchester, were arrested by BPD's Youth Violence Strikeforce near Westville Terrace Monday night after officers say one of them socked a cop in the face — and the other was found packing a stolen Smith & Wesson 9mm loaded with nine rounds.

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DORCHESTER, Mass. — Two Dorchester 18-year-olds were arrested late Monday after Boston Police say one of them punched an officer in the face — and the other turned up carrying a loaded stolen 9mm.
Armanti Perez-Taylor and Khyier Winfield Young, both 18 and both of Dorchester, were taken into custody at about 9:31 p.m. on Monday, May 25 near Westville Terrace and Boyd Street, Boston Police said.
Officers from BPD's Youth Violence Strikeforce had spotted four males standing at the intersection — acting, police say, as security for a nearby party. As officers moved in to engage, one of the four allegedly threw a punch, catching the officer in the face before turning to run.
A second suspect, found carrying a loaded firearm, resisted as officers wrestled him into cuffs.

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The gun: a Smith & Wesson M&P 9c 9mm, loaded with nine rounds, reported stolen.

The charges

Armanti Perez-Taylor, 18, of Dorchester:
  • Assault and Battery on a Police Officer
  • Resisting Arrest
Khyier Winfield Young, 18, of Dorchester:
  • Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License
  • Carrying a Firearm without a License
  • Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card
  • Receiving Stolen Property
Both suspects are expected to be arraigned at Dorchester District Court.
No word from BPD on the condition of the officer who took the punch.

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