Suspect shot, killed by police following carjacking in Boston, officials say Boston police officers shot and killed a suspect during a carjacking incident in the Roxbury neighborhood on Wednesday night, according to Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox. The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. on Tremont Street in the 1500 block of the area. Officers responded to reports of a carjacking and later located the stolen vehicle at 10 Linwood Square, where the suspect was still seated in the driver’s seat. Cox stated that police approached the vehicle and issued multiple verbal commands to the suspect, who ignored their instructions. The suspect then accelerated the car in an attempt to flee, colliding with a Boston police cruiser. Officers fired their weapons, striking the suspect, and he was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died. Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s identity. Two officers involved in the incident were taken to the hospital as a precaution but are expected to recover fully. The shooting is currently under investigation by both the Boston Police Department and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. The incident highlights the tense dynamics of police encounters during high-speed pursuits and carjacking situations. Officials emphasized that the officers followed standard procedures, prioritizing public safety while addressing the immediate threat posed by the suspect’s actions. Further details about the suspect’s background or the circumstances of the carjacking are pending as the investigation continues.#michael_cox #roxbury #linwood_square #boston_police_commissioner #tremont_street
Officer-involved shooting leaves one person injured following carjacking in Roxbury A single individual was injured in an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Roxbury on Wednesday night, according to Boston police. The incident took place around 10 p.m. near 10 Linwood Square. Authorities stated that a preliminary investigation indicates a driver attempted to strike officers with their vehicle, prompting an officer to open fire. Henry Ashford, a local resident who moved to the area recently, reported hearing three gunshots. "I actually just moved here a couple weeks ago so it’s a little frightening, but it’s something I guess I have to deal with living in Boston," Ashford said. Boston police confirmed that one person was hurt in the incident but noted that they do not believe any officers sustained serious injuries. Homicide detectives are currently conducting an investigation into the event. No further details about the incident were released at this time. The police department emphasized that this is an ongoing development, urging the public to follow updates from 7NEWS for additional information.#roxbury #officer_involved_shooting #boston_police #henry_ashford #linwood_square
