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Police responded to a report of a person shot around in the area of 60 Washington Street around 9:34 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, Boston Police said during a press conference.
Upon arrival, officers found the boy suffering from a gunshot wound. The teenager was taken to a local hospital where he is said to be in stable condition, police added.
A search of the surrounding area led to the arrest of a 17-year-old boy, the suspected shooter, and the recovery of a loaded gun, police said.
Authorities believe the suspect is also a student at the school. The teenager is now facing several weapons and assault charges, police said.
This is the same school where a 17-year-old boy from Randolph was arrested after a student was stabbed last month. Several officials commented on this influx of violence among young people in the city.
"We're seeing too many guns in young people's hands and. right now, at the start of a school day, we're seeing the terrible consequences," Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Haden said on Twitter. "My heart is heavy for the victim and for everyone impacted."
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Boston Police.
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