'High School Musical 3' Star Arrested In Shootout With Police

'High School Musical 3' Star Arrested In Shootout With Police
HOLLYWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 23: Actor Justin Martin arrives at the premiere of Paramount Pictures' 'Flight' held at the ArcLight Cinemas on October 23, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 23: Actor Justin Martin arrives at the premiere of Paramount Pictures' 'Flight' held at the ArcLight Cinemas on October 23, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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Former child actor Justin Martin, who appeared in Disney's "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" was arrested Tuesday night after he was allegedly involved in a shootout with police in Boston, reports TMZ.

Police told the website they arrived on the scene after officers heard gunshots. The 21-year-old and a second suspect were reportedly armed and started to run away.

A police chase ensued, and the cops claim Martin turned and pointed his gun at them, but didn't fire, while the second suspect allegedly opened fire.

Us Weekly reports that officers fired at Martin but missed. When police caught up to the actor, they arrested him and recovered a loaded .22-caliber handgun. The second suspect was also arrested and police recovered a loaded .25-caliber handgun.

According to TMZ, Martin was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and carrying a loaded firearm, and two counts of assault by means of a dangerous weapon.

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