BOSTON — A Boston Police officer is recovering this morning after being stabbed in the neck while responding to a call. Another Boston Police officer fatally shot the suspect, according to police.
Superintendent in Chief Gregory Long says officers responded to a domestic violence call at 27 Ingleside Street around 6:15 p.m. Saturday. When they got up to the third-floor landing of the apartment, they came face to face with the suspect.
“The suspect immediately assaulted the officers with a knife, stabbing one officer in the neck. Another officer on scene discharged his firearm, striking the suspect,” said Long.
DEVELOPING: A @bostonpolice officer is stabbed in the neck, another officer fatally shot the suspect, according to Superintendent in Chief Gregory Long. The officer has non-life threatening injuries. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/z7xxRZxKp8
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Police say the suspect was rushed to the hospital, where the suspect was pronounced dead.
“The officer who was stabbed was also transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening stab wounds,” said Long. “Multiple other officers were transported to other local area hospitals for evaluation.”
Investigators remained at the scene of the Dorchester neighborhood off of Blue Hill Ave to gather evidence. Police say a knife was recovered. They are still doing interviews and looking for any potential video of the incident.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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