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Armed 16-year-old runs from cops in Atlantic City, NJ, department says
A teenager from Atlantic City is facing charges after he allegedly threw a gun away while being chased by police.
The incident began around 3:30 Tuesday afternoon, April 9th, when several ACPD detectives were conducting surveillance around Virginia and Magellan Avenues regarding a weapons investigation.
Police say they saw the target of the investigation, a 16-year-old male, walking in the area, who fled on foot as officers approached.
According to the Atlantic City Police Department,
Detectives chased the juvenile who removed a satchel from around his body and discarded it before ultimately surrendering. Detectives arrested the juvenile and recovered a loaded handgun from the satchel.
The teen has been charged with the following:
- Unlawful possession of a weapon
- Possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose
- Possession of hollow-point ammunition
- Obstruction of justice
- Resisting arrest
The juvenile was remanded to Harborfields Detention Facility.
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The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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