LAWRENCE, MASS. (WHDH) – A 16-year-old from Boston was arrested and is accused of throwing a brick through a window at Lawrence City Hall Wednesday night, according to Lawrence Police.
Wednesday night, during a Lawrence City Council Budget and Finance meeting, police responded to reports of shots fired.
When they arrived, police say a group of juveniles were in the are, and one of them threw a brick through a window at city hall.
Police determined neither City Hall nor any individuals were targeted in the incident.
The 16-year-old was charged with malicious damage over $1,200 and will be arraigned in Essex City Juvenile Court.
As a result, police say a uniformed officer will be attending all City Council and subcommittee meetings going forward.
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