On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at approximately 11:05pm, detectives assigned to the Vice Intelligence
and Gang Unit of the Fall River Police Department were on patrol in an unmarked vehicle in the area of
South Main and Birch Streets when they spotted two males acting suspiciously trying to draw the attention
of passing vehicles.

 As the detectives drove by the males to monitor the situation, the males moved into the
middle of Birch Street and began waving at the police car, it was then observed that one of the males was
pointing a handgun at officers.

The detectives requested assistance from other Vice Intelligence and Gang Unit members as well as
uniformed patrol officers in order to stop the males in a safe manner. Upon the arrival of additional police
assets, and the original detectives identifying themselves, the two males fled on foot.

In the area of Birch and King Streets officers were able to take one of the males to the ground and recovered
a loaded semi-automatic handgun from the males pocket as well as a knife. The second male began running
through yards between King and Birch Streets and was apprehend by officers in a back yard. Recovered in
close proximity of the male was a loaded semi-automatic firearm.

Once in police custody it was discovered that both males are juveniles and are not permitted under
Massachusetts law to carry a handgun. Both males were arrested on firearms charges, however due to their
age we are unable to release their names or booking pictures.

It was determined that the firearms, a Taurus 9mm and a Jennings .32 caliber pistol had been reported stolen
in 2013 to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office (Texas)