Boston Police: No arrests made after Roxbury operation – NBC Boston

A large police presence was deployed after a person armed with an assault rifle was reported in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood. However, authorities said only an air rifle was found.

Police responded to Columbus Avenue on Monday afternoon near Spencer House, a low-income senior living facility.

Authorities initially told NBC10 Boston that an investigation was ongoing, as aerial footage showed officers searching the area.

Shortly after 6 p.m., Boston police said they were investigating a report of a person with an assault rifle. The device turned out to be an air rifle.

Police said officers were conducting a psychological evaluation and that no arrests had been made.

Further information was not initially available.