Police arrest 12-year-old boy walking with loaded AR-15
<p>Police in Philadelphia say they have arrested a 12-year-old boy who was walking down a street with a loaded AR-15 rifle.</p>
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Apr 10, 2018, 3:21 PM
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Updated 2,471 days ago
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Police in Philadelphia say they have arrested a 12-year-old boy who was walking down a street with a loaded AR-15 rifle.
According to police Monday, the arrest happened during the weekend.
Authorities say a 19-year-old man carrying a handgun also was arrested.
The police department posted a picture on Twitter of an officer with the seized guns.
The 19-year-old faces charges including terroristic threatening and corruption of a minor.
No charges have been announced for the 12-year-old.
The department urged parents to ensure that weapons are secured.
AP wire services helped contribute to this report.
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