Cops Recover Realistic Revolver, Later Determined To Be BB Gun From Boston K-8 School

What appeared to be a silver revolver with six rounds in the chamber was found in a students book bag, officials say.

Martin Luther King Jr K-8 School is located at 77 Lawrence Avenue in Dorchester.
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06/01/2023 11:17 a.m.

Police responded to Martin Luther King Jr. K-8 School, located at 77 Lawrence Avenue in Dorchester, for a report of a person with a firearm around 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, according to the Boston Police Department.

A juvenile had what appeared to be a gun in their book bag and handed it over to a person, who police did not identify, who put it in the bottom drawer of a desk.

School staff then called 911.

Police arrived and confirmed that the weapon was a gun, taking pictures of the weapon and processing it.

The firearm in question was later confirmed to be a BB gun, according to the police report.

There were no injuries and there have been no arrests.

The incident is still under investigation by the Boston Police Department.

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