Two children running a neighborhood lemonade stand in South Boston were robbed at gunpoint by masked juveniles in a daylight encounter that ended within minutes and has since sparked a police investigation and community response.
The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon near West Ninth Street, where an 11-year-old girl and her 12-year-old brother were selling lemonade outside their home.
Police say the suspects made several passes through the area before approaching the stand shortly after 4:40 p.m.
Authorities say the suspects initially appeared to be customers and asked whether Apple Pay was accepted. Moments later, instead of purchasing drinks, they allegedly took a cash box containing about $50 and fled on foot.
Before fleeing, one suspect allegedly displayed a black firearm tucked into his waistband, according to police accounts cited in court documents and statements.
