Teen arrested in South Boston lemonade stand armed robbery, police say
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Key Points:
- A 14-year-old male was arrested and charged with two counts of armed robbery and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm in connection with the robbery of a lemonade stand in South Boston on June 10.
- The victims, siblings Juliette Bryne (11) and David Bryne (12), were selling lemonade when two suspects approached, flashed a gun, and stole around $50 in cash.
- Following the incident, the South Boston community rallied in support of the siblings, hosting a second lemonade stand fundraiser with proceeds benefiting Boston youth organizations.
- The fundraiser attracted a large turnout including neighbors, Boston police officers, Mayor Michelle Wu, and Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden, with Stop & Shop donating lemonade and $2,000 to the cause.
- Juliette expressed gratitude for the community's support, emphasizing the positive response to the traumatic event.