Four juveniles are facing a long list of charges after a large fight broke out Friday afternoon at Davis Commons in Brockton, with police responding to reports of multiple people carrying guns before chasing suspects on foot into a wooded area and recovering a loaded, stolen handgun.
Officers who arrived at the complex saw several people fleeing the scene, according to Newport Dispatch, which reported that the foot pursuits led into a wooded area behind the complex. During that chase, police recovered a loaded 9mm handgun that had been reported stolen, the outlet reported.
By the time the pursuit was over, four juveniles were in custody. The outlet reports they now face charges including illegal firearm possession, assault with a dangerous weapon, receiving stolen property, interfering with police, and drug possession with intent to distribute.
What Remains Unclear About the Case
The report does not identify which police department responded or include an official statement from investigators. It also does not specify which juvenile is facing which individual charge, nor does it detail how the recovered handgun was ultimately linked to the group taken into custody…