For some reason, officers didn't believe teen's story that somebody shot at him and then he found a

[Ian David]

For some reason, officers didn't believe teen's story that somebody shot at him and then he found a gun
By adamg - 3/29/11 - 2:53 pm

Boston Police report that officers investigating what sounded like two gunshots on Annunciation Road around 11 p.m. yesterday found a guy on Ruggles Street "walking rapidly away" from the scene and repeatedly looking back over his shoulder:

Officers approached the suspect to further investigate the incident and to determine whether or not the suspect was involved. When asked about the gunshots, the suspect stated, "Yeah. I think they were shooting at me and I found a gun." A pat frisk of the suspect enabled officers to locate and take possession of a loaded firearm which the suspect was carrying. A search of the area enabled officers to locate a spent round from the weapon taken off the suspect.

Tarrell Lymon, 18, was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling.

More:
http://www.universalhub.com/crime/20110328-some-reason-officers-didnt-believe-teens-story-som.html

[opihimoimoi]

1. Prolly get off cheap...prison overload status

[rl6214]

2. A Current Affair?

Discussion of gun-related public policy issues or the use of firearms for self-defense belong in the Guns Forum.

[Ian David]

4. Uhm... this IS the Gun Forum. n/t

[Kennah]

3. Watch an episode of "Cops" if you want some quality entertainment ...

... listening to excuses and reasons.

[petronius]

5. Cops just have no imagination

:rofl:

I'm curious though - if he hadn't mentioned 'finding a gun', would they have had a legal reason to pat him down?