The teens were detained along with a “black and red replica firearm,” two fake magazines and the victim’s iPhone, Boston police said

Two teenagers have been arrested and charged for allegedly robbing a 9-year-old boy on a Boston playground.

The victim was at Children’s Park, a public playground, in the evening of Thursday, July 25, waiting for a cookout to begin when he was approached by two teen boys, according to a police report obtained by PEOPLE.

While brandishing and pointing a replica firearm at the victim, the teens allegedly asked him for his shoes, iPhone and money before fleeing the scene, Boston Police said.

“I was terrified,” the victim, whose identity was not released by police, recalled to Boston news outlet WCVB. “I was thinking like, ‘What if I die right here on the spot, right here?’ “

“All he wanted to do is just shoot me right there if I didn’t give him my password,” the boy added. “I had to get them because I didn’t want to get shot.”

Officers quickly found two individuals who matched the teens’ descriptions and “successfully stopped” them, police said.

After detaining the suspects, officers took custody of the victim’s iPhone, along with a “black and red replica firearm” and two fake magazines, police said.

The two teens were charged with armed robbery and threat to commit a crime, according to Boston Police. Like the victim, their identities have not been publicized.

Also speaking with WCVB, the victim’s mother, whose identity was not publicized, said she feels unsafe following the incident.

“It’s scary,” she told the outlet. “I mean, it’s very scary. We’re not safe.”

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In a statement provided to CBS News, Essex County District Attorney Kevin Hayden emphasized that the age of the victim makes this incident even more shocking than usual.

“Being robbed at gunpoint is a terrifying experience for anyone,” Hayden said. “But the age of the victim here, and the ages of the charged juveniles, adds an extra layer of shock and heartbreak.”

“I commend this young boy and the adults present for providing the information that led to the arrest,” he added.

Hayden did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

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The Boston Red Sox brought back a familiar face Friday, acquiring left-handed pitcher James Paxton in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Could more old friends join Paxton in Boston before the MLB trade deadline?

The clock is ticking, with the deadline set for Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, but there are several former Red Sox players being tossed around in trade rumors. And a few might even make sense for Boston, which is looking to add pieces, per chief baseball officer Craig Breslow.

Let’s examine five ex-Red Sox who theoretically could make a triumphant return to Fenway Park to help with Boston’s 2024 playoff push.

Justin Turner, IF/DH, Toronto Blue Jays
Turner is 39 years old. And he hasn’t been great this season. So, maybe he’s washed. But what if he isn’t? Turner was an excellent fit in Boston last season, when he slashed .276/.345/.455 with 23 home runs and 96 RBIs. The Red Sox need a right-handed bat, and Turner checks that box in addition to being a respected clubhouse leader and an amazing postseason performer. This works, on and off the field.

Tommy Pham, OF, Chicago White Sox
The Red Sox don’t necessarily need another corner outfielder. Pham also brings a volatile personality, though he seemingly didn’t ruffle any feathers during his brief stint with Boston in 2022. This all goes back to the Red Sox’s desire to add a right-handed hitter who can help with their struggles against left-handers. Pham entered the weekend with an .848 OPS in 61 plate appearances versus southpaws. His career mark sat at .834.

Nathan Eovaldi, RHP, Texas Rangers
There’s no guarantee the Rangers sell. They’re still in the playoff hunt — 3 1/2 games behind the division-leading Houston Astros in the AL West — and have reinforcements joining the fray. But if they do, every contender should have eyes for Eovaldi, a bulldog who typically performs best when the lights shine brightest. He’d be a perfect fit for the Red Sox, with whom he spent parts of five seasons (2018-22) and won a World Series title (2018).

Zack Littell, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays
OK, now we’re digging a little deeper into the Boston bloodline. Littell only made two appearances for the Red Sox in 2023 before being designated for assignment and landing with the Rays. If you sneezed, you missed his Boston tenure. But the 28-year-old since has evolved into a serviceable starting pitcher, which could appeal to the Red Sox as they look to bolster their rotation depth, especially since the cost of acquisition shouldn’t be too high. Littell is under club control through next season, and the Rays are in sell mode.

Jalen Beeks, LHP, Colorado Rockies
Beeks walked so Littell could run, so to speak, thriving at times in the Tampa Bay pitching factory (in various roles) before landing in the high altitude of Denver. Like with Littell, Beeks’ time in Boston was brief. He made just two appearances with the Red Sox before (coincidentally) being traded to the Rays for Eovaldi in 2018. But the 31-year-old is a low-cost, lower-tier trade option, if nothing else, given that he’s a lefty who doesn’t walk a ton of guys and is capable of generating ground-ball outs.