'Person with long rifle' at Back Bay station turns out to be rider in Star Wars costume
BOSTON - MBTA Transit Police had an unexpected encounter at Back Bay Station after a report of an armed person.
Transit Police said they were called to the station about a possible person armed with a long rifle.
When multiple units arrived, they found a person in costume as "Star Wars" character Boba Fett, armed with a replica gun.
Anime Boston is taking place Friday and Saturday at nearby Hynes Convention Center.
Officers said they talked with the person and the scene was deemed safe.
