Officers involved in shooting at Mansfield hotel, suspect in custody

MANSFIELD, Mass. — Police are investigating after officers were involved in a shooting at a hotel Thursday afternoon.

Officers responded to the Red Roof Inn on Forbes Boulevard around 3:42 p.m. for a report of shots fired, Mansfield police told Boston 25 News.

The Mansfield officers responding to the hotel found officers from North Attleboro who told them they were investigating a party for drug activity when the suspect drove away from the hotel in a Black BMW.

One of the North Attleboro officers then fired a single shot at the fleeing vehicle, Mansfield police say.

North Attleboro police said three officers suffered injuries in the scuffle including one who was dragged by the BMW. All injured officers have been released from the hospital and are expected to make a full recovery.

The MBW’s glass was shattered from where the fired bullet struck.

The suspect, Kevin Burke, of North Attleboro, was taken into custody in North Attleboro shortly after 5:00 p.m. after abandoning his car, officials said. Burke suffered a “superficial” gunshot wound to the arm, North Attleboro police said.

Frank Hewitt, who lives near Cottage Street in North Attleboro, 8 miles away from the Red Roof Inn, said he found the suspect hiding from police outside his home.

“There was a kid behind a dumpster … cops came flying down the road,” Hewitt described. “His shirt looked like it was ripped off.”

Officers were attempting to serve a warrant before the shooting, a law enforcement source told 25 Investigates.

Massachusetts State Police assisted in the investigation by providing support with Airwing and K-9 assets.

The Bristol County District Attorney’s office also is assisting Mansfield police in the investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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