Last night, Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at approximately 4:21pm, officers responded to a report of a
male breaking in to a motor vehicle. The male suspect fled the area on foot but was caught by officers after
a short foot chase.

Investigators quickly learned that the vehicle in question belongs to a student at B.M.C.
Durfee High School of Fall River. She had allowed another student to keep a bag in her trunk during the
school day. The male juvenile who fled from police was apparently trying to break into the car to retrieve
a handgun which was later found in the bag. The handgun was seized and is being processed by evidence
technicians.

This is still an active investigation with detectives following up on this matter.

There is no indication thus
far that the firearm was brought inside of the school. The Mayor’s Office and Fall River Public Schools
Department are actively working with the police department to ensure that all students, faculty, and staff
are safe.

The juvenile male detained by officers following the foot chase was ultimately placed under arrest for the
following offenses:
1. Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm
2. Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device
3. Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card
4. Attempt to Commit a Crime
5. Assault.