2 arrested in Dorchester after firearm assault, police chase

BOSTON — Two suspects were arrested Saturday after an assault with a firearm led to a chase through Dorchester that ended with the recovery of a loaded handgun.

Ricardo Mendes, 18, of Dorchester, and a 15-year-old juvenile male were taken into custody on firearm charges and violation of auto laws, Boston Police said.

Officers assigned to District B-3 were patrolling the area of Blue Hill Avenue and Harvard Street at about 4:51 p.m. when they were approached by a victim who reported being assaulted with a firearm…

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