Teen facing gun charges in Atlantic City, NJ

Authorities in the World's Play Ground say a teenager has been arrested on gun charges.

The Atlantic City Police Department says just before 10:00 on the night of Saturday, April 19th, their officers responded to the 1100 block of Baltic Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert.

There, evidence of gunfire was located, but no injuries were reported.

Officers Christopher Campbell and Brandon Solano were patrolling the area looking for a possible suspect when they located a 17-year-old man. As they got out of their vehicle, the juvenile fled, but he was quickly apprehended.

Police say he was found in possession of a loaded handgun.

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The unnamed teen, from Atlantic City, is facing the following charges:

• Unlawful possession of a weapon
• Possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose
• Obstruction of justice

He was remanded to Harborfields Detention Facility in Egg Harbor City.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department's Criminal Investigations Section at (609) 347-5766.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.