2 charged after car hits pedestrians outside of downtown Boston nightclub

"Around 2:00 a.m. on Feb. 28, three people waved down Boston police outside the W Boston Hotel on Stuart Street. All three alleged that they had just been struck by a blue Jeep Wrangler outside of ICON. According to the victims, the car "flew in and tried to hit like 15 people," at "approximately 5-10 mph.""

"The male driver and female passenger - later identified as Boyce and Moraes - allegedly then exited the vehicle and tried to fight the victims. A second, unidentified man, who was sitting in the back seat of the Jeep, leaned over the center console and wielded a gun. The man in the back seat got out of the car and said "Do you want to die [expletive]?""

"Boyce is charged with three counts of felony assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, one count of improper storage of a firearm, and one count of reckless operation of a motor vehicle. Moraes is charged with interfering with a police officer and disorderly conduct. Both were released without having to pay bail and have additional court hearings scheduled for May."

Darius Boyce, 45, and Maria Moraes, 25, were charged following an incident outside the ICON nightclub in Boston. A blue Jeep Wrangler struck three pedestrians around 2:00 a.m. on February 28. The driver and passenger allegedly exited the vehicle and attempted to fight the victims. A third occupant in the back seat brandished a firearm and made threatening statements. Before fleeing, the suspects allegedly stole a phone and purse. Victims recorded the vehicle's license plate, leading to the Jeep's recovery by Boston police. Boyce faces three counts of felony assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, improper firearm storage, and reckless operation charges. Moraes faces interfering with police and disorderly conduct charges. Both were released without bail pending May court hearings.

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