Judge sets bail for 12-year-old at $250K

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The boy, whose name was withheld because of his age, allegedly fired a .38-caliber handgun Monday evening on a street corner in the South End. Police officers heard the shot and saw the youth running off. He later approached the officers and handed them the loaded gun, wrapped in a bandanna, police said.

Police said Wednesday there were a couple other youngsters with the boy, but there is no indication he pointed the gun at anyone. Police didn't know if the bullet hit anything.

Prosecutors felt that $5,000 was fair, said spokesman David Procopio.


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