14-Year-Old Arrested for Armed Robbery of Lemonade Stand in South Boston

A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Friday in South Boston in connection with the armed robbery of a children's lemonade stand earlier in the week, according to Boston police. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed due to his age, is expected to face arraignment in Boston Juvenile Court on two counts of armed robbery and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm. The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday on West Ninth Street, where a brother and sister, aged 12 and 11, were operating the lemonade stand. Police reported that two young men approached the stand multiple times before one of them displayed a firearm and took a box of cash. The suspects fled the scene, and while the cash box was later recovered, it was found to be empty. Boston police released surveillance images and video of the suspects and are seeking public assistance in identifying the second individual involved. The robbery has raised concerns in the community, with local residents expressing their dismay over the incident. In response, the Byrne siblings reopened their lemonade stand with support from neighbors and city officials, including Mayor Michelle Wu. City Councilor Ed Flynn announced that half of the proceeds from the reopening would be donated to a local organization focused on preventing gun violence.