Loud Party Leads to Arrest of Gun-Wielding Boston Men

A call for a loud party resulted in the recovery of a loaded firearm and arrest of two Boston men earlier Sunday morning, police officials said.

Around 12:52 a.m., police were called to the area of 42 Norton Street after receiving a disturbance complaint. Upon arriving at the scene, police observed a large group of males drinking alcoholic beverages outside the home, officials said.

Officers approached the group and noticed one individual, later identified as David Avelino, 27, of Boston, “bending over and moving in such a way as if to suggest he was attempting to hide or conceal an object, potentially a firearm.”

They then observed a black firearm on the ground in close proximity to Avelino. As a result, officers immediately unholstered their department issued firearms and ordered all individuals to the ground.

One suspect, later identified as Joshua Teixeira, 20, of Boston, chose instead to resist and ignore the officers. According to police, Teixeira made several efforts to incite the crowd while instructing them to video the officers on scene.

Officers arrested Avelino and charged him with the unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and the unlawful possession of a loaded firearm. Teixeira was arrested and charged with being a disorderly person and resisting arrest.

The loaded firearm was secured and taken into evidence.