Masked teens shoot airsoft guns in Somerville, one victim with baby

In Somerville, police are currently investigating a series of airsoft rifle shootings that have occurred over the past two days. Witnesses have described the suspects as young males, aged approximately 13-15, who were often masked and riding bicycles during the incidents. The airsoft rifles used in these shootings resemble real firearms but discharge plastic pellets at low velocities. This has raised concerns among residents about safety in the community. On Tuesday, two separate shootings were reported, resulting in minor injuries to the victims. One incident took place at the intersection of Prospect Street and Somerville Avenue, while the other occurred on the Community Path rail trail near Gilman and Walnut streets. The following day, a victim was shot in the eye, although the severity of the injury remains unclear. One particularly alarming incident involved a victim who was shot while holding a baby at a park near the Argenziano School. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries in that case. The police are actively seeking any video footage that could assist in identifying the suspects and understanding the circumstances surrounding these events. This recent spate of airsoft rifle shootings has drawn attention to the potential dangers posed by such weapons, especially in public spaces. Authorities are also investigating whether these incidents are connected to previous reports of BB gun shootings in the area, which had prompted warnings from Tufts University to its students earlier in the year.