The following reports were taken from the Boston Police Department website from Oct. 3-6.
Police identify homicide victim as Emerson College student
Police responded to a report of assault and battery and found Emerson College student Daniel Hollis, 19, unconscious with a head injury on Park Dale Avenue. He was rushed to a hospital, where he later died and police are investigating his death.
Attempted knife assault in Hyde Park
On Oct. 3 at 4 p.m., an off-duty officer responded to two boys on Hyde Park Avenue who were attempting to stab each other with knives in a McDonald’s parking lot. The officer restrained the 15-year-old at the scene, while the 16-year-old fled and was apprehended by a few blocks away.
Loaded firearm found during traffic stop
Officers arrested two men Saturday on Fessenden Street after stopping a car whose registration had been revoked. The driver attempted to flee, so police detained him and discovered he was using a suspended license and had a loaded gun in the backseat. Both the driver and his passenger were charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.
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