Police Respond to Reports of an Armed Man…Find Boba Fett
MBTA Transit Police responding to a call about an man armed with a rifle at a Boston subway terminal were relieved when they found who it was.
According to reports, multiple TPD responded to a report of a man armed with a long rifle. When the officers arrived they found a person dressed up as Star Wars character Boba Fett. Boba Fett is a bounty hunter in the Star Wars universe and carries a multitude of weapons.
This Boba Fett however was armed with a replica weapon.
Officers talked to the cosplayer and determined that the scene was safe. The cosplayer was participating in the Anime Boston 3-day convention happening that weekend.
4/7 6PM Multiple TPD units responded to #MBTA Back Bay for report of a person armed w/a long rifle. Officers located a person in character as "Boba Fett" w/a replica firearm. Officers conversed with the individual & the scene was safe. pic.twitter.com/GEdb9AHFdl
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) April 8, 2023
