Everett police arrested a 25-year-old man early Monday, Nov. 9, after a rifle was fired once during a dispute at a soccer game at River Green Park, The Boston Globe reported. No injuries were reported, police said. The man was scheduled to be arraigned on firearms charges Monday in Malden District Court, CBS Boston reported.
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What police said happened
Officers were called to the park about 8:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, for a report of shots fired, the Globe reported. The park sits next to the Malden River, CBS Boston reported.
“It was determined that there was a dispute during the soccer game and the male went to his vehicle, took out the AK-47 and fired off one round,” Police Chief Paul Strong said in a statement Sunday night, according to CBS Boston.
The person who fired the gun left before officers arrived, police said. Police did not say whether the round was fired into the air or at anyone, NBC10 Boston reported.
Police revised the weapon description
Police first described the weapon as an AK-47. They later said earlier reports were wrong, the Globe reported.
Officers seized an M1 Carbine .30-caliber semiautomatic rifle, WCVB reported. Police said it was believed to have been involved in the shooting, according to the Globe.
The arrest
Police obtained a warrant and searched a home on Wellington Avenue in Everett early Monday, the Globe reported. Somerville police assisted, according to the Globe.
The man faces several firearm-related charges, WCVB reported. The Boston Report is not naming him at this early stage. Charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
More coverage is in our Boston crime and public safety section.
Sources
- The Boston Globe: Man arrested after allegedly firing rifle during soccer game in Everett, police say
- CBS Boston: Rifle fired during soccer game fight in Everett, Massachusetts, police say
- WCVB: Man in custody after shots fired at soccer game in Everett, Massachusetts
- NBC10 Boston: AK-47 assault rifle fired in Everett soccer game dispute, police say
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