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15-year-old arrested in Buffalo after allegedly firing gun at his father

Five others were arrested, with four of them being teenagers

Buffalo Police weapons seizure
Four weapons were seized by Buffalo Police.
Buffalo Police Department

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - A 15-year-old boy from Buffalo was arrested Tuesday night after he allegedly fired a shot at his father, according to Buffalo Police.

Officers arrived to Kensington and Thatcher shortly after 8:30 p.m. ET, where they were told the boy fired the gun while attempted to run away from his father.


The teen was tracked by police to a home on Crossman Avenue. Police made six total arrests at the house, including the 15-year-old and two other minors aged 16 and 17.

Malik Laporte and James Paige, both 18 of Buffalo, were also arrested. 20-year-old Timothy Clemons of Buffalo was also arrested and charged.

Police also seized four guns from the home.

The 15-year-old was charged with two felonies, including second degree criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment.

The five others have been charged with three identical felony counts of second degree criminal possession of a weapon.

Five others were arrested, with four of them being teenagers