Boston Police report officers were on patrol in the area of Logan and Gavin ways around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, when they heard a gunshot and then spotted:
A male with a gun in his hand, pointing the firearm across the street. The male then began running toward the officers while attempting to conceal the firearm in his waistband. The officers drew their department issued firearms and gave the male lawful orders to drop the firearm and put his hands up. After taking several more steps between two parked vehicles, the male placed the firearm on the hood of the vehicle and complied with officers’ orders. The male was placed into custody without further incident, and officers recovered a loaded silver Bersa SA .22 caliber firearm.
Jeffry Ventura, 19, of Pawtucket, RI, was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, carrying a loaded firearm and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a residence.
Police say the officers were on patrol in the Mary Ellen McCormack project due to a recent spate of gun violence that has included at least one shooting.
Innocent, etc.