17-06-2025
Boston Police dog tracks down loaded firearm in Roxbury after shots fired incident, police say
Photo of gun found by police dog Logan after shooting in Roxbury June 15.
Boston Police Department
Shortly before 8 p.m., officers went to Magnolia and Intervale streets for reports of gunfire, according to police.
After officers secured the scene, additional teams were called to search for suspects, victims, or other evidence, according to police.
The police dog Logan and his handler helped with the search when Logan led officers to a firearm hidden in dense brush inside Ceylon Park, police said.
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The gun was identified as a black Glock with two serial numbers and a .40 caliber magazine capable of holding 15 rounds. Fourteen .40 caliber rounds were found inside the magazine, according to police.
The shooting incident remains under investigation. No arrests were announced as of Tuesday.
Anyone with information is urged to contact District B-2 detectives at (617) 343-4275.
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