After interviews with the victim and his friends, the police learned that the 10 teenagers were “acting out” on Broad Street Friday evening when they were confronted by three males who “took offense to their actions,” according to a statement issued by Police Major John J. Whiting.

The altercation turned violent when one of the three males, all of whom appeared to be in their late teens, pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the teens, who fled on foot, Whiting said. After circling the block, two of the fleeing teens again ran into the three suspects. As they turned and fled a second time, they heard popping sounds, according to Whiting.

One boy fell to the ground and was carried away by his friend. They hid behind a Dumpster and then called relatives for help, according to the police.