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Teen suspect arrested after gun falls from waistband while fleeing police

Headline from NBC Boston

A male with a gun was reported at a Walmart in Abington, Massachusetts. The suspect was identified by police as a 17-year-old Brockton resident who ran from the scene when officers arrived. As the suspect fled, a loaded firearm fell out of his waistband, according to police.

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  1. WHDH Boston

    Police: Body camera video shows arrest of teen who brought loaded gun to Abington Walmart (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Abington police have released body camera video they say shows an officer nabbing a teen who brought a loaded gun to a local Walmart. Officers...

  2. NBC Boston

    Teen suspect arrested after gun falls from waistband while fleeing police (opens NBC Boston)

    Published

    NBC Boston's feed description

    A male with a gun was reported at a Walmart in Abington, Massachusetts. The suspect was identified by police as a 17-year-old Brockton resident who ran from the scene when officers arrived. As the suspect fled, a loaded firearm fell out of his waistband, according to police.