Crime

3 arrested, firearm recovered after armed robbery in Mattapan

October 27, 2016

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The firearm recovered from one of the suspects.

Three individuals were arrested and a firearm recovered after an armed robbery occurred Wednesday evening in Mattapan, Boston police said in a statement Thursday.

Around 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the area of 885 Cummings Highway for a report of an armed robbery.

Three suspects, later identified as 18-year-old Diamodez Pierre, of Hyde Park, a 17-year-old juvenile male from Dedham, and a 17-year-old juvenile male from Mattapan, allegedly approached a man and robbed him at gunpoint before fleeing the area on foot, according to police.

Police said they found the suspects in the area of 566 River St. a short while later and, as they approached, the Mattapan teen ran away. Officers caught up to him after a brief chase and a violent struggle ensued.

The juvenile repeatedly tried to reach inside his jacket pocket during the struggle, according to police. One of the officers could feel a firearm inside the jacket and restrained the teen’s hands to stop him from grabbing the gun, authorities said.

Police said they placed the juvenile in custody and recovered a 7.55 caliber Pietro Beretta handgun from inside his jacket. Officers also recovered property belonging to the victim. The other two suspects were arrested without incident.

All three suspects were expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on charges of armed robbery, according to police. The juvenile from Mattapan will also be charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.