Justin Martin, one of the stars of 'High School Musical 3' was arrested last week after a shootout with the Boston police force.

Cops responded to reports of gunfire on a street in Dorchester just after ten in the evening last Tuesday night.

The police say that they found the actor, who is twenty one years of age, and a companion. Both parties were armed and attempted to flee the crime scene.

The second man took a shot at police, who then opened fire, reports TMZ. After the pair were subdued by police officers, a .22 handgun was recovered from Martin, who also starred in 'Brotherly Love'.

Martin was charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, as well as unlawful possession of a firearm.

He pleaded not guilty to the charges at his arraignment the following day, and his bail was set at thirty five thousand dollars.

Since Martin played in his breakthrough role in the 2008 television movie, 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year', he has been working steadily, snagging role on both the big and small screens.

In addition to 'High School Musical 3' and 'Brotherly Love', he has also starred in 'The Soloist', and 'Flight'.

There were no injuries reported as a result of the exchange of gunfire, however, William Evans, the Boston Police Commissioner told reporters that this was simply a result of luck.

"Our officers put their life on the line every night, and it's just way too many guns out there," stated Evans. "I think we have appealed to the public to help us here, and tonight exhibits the challenge we face nightly out here on the streets."