Officer taken to hospital after being shot in South End

Boston Police responded after an officer was shot in the South End on Sunday, police say.

The incident happened on West Springfield Street at Shawmut Avenue, and Boston Police Commissioner William Gross said the officer was shot in the calf.

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Police confirmed the officer was taken to the hospital and his injuries weren't believed to be life-threatening.

A suspect was taken into custody after shooting the officer and barricading himself in an apartment.

“Those individuals, when they made eye contact, they immediately got up clutched at their waists," Gross said. "These officers trained characteristics of armed gunman. Eventually, officers gained entry into a common hallway where they were immediately met with gunfire."

Three people in total were in custody, and two were arrested. 21-year-old Raquon Martin of Boston and 36-year-old Antoine Mack of Pawtucket, Rhode Island were arrested in the incident.

The two were charged with armed assault to murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of a loaded firearm, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, unlawful possession of ammunition, and assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon.

Both men are expected to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court.

No further shots were fired at police after the initial shots at the officer.

Neighbors found themselves either locked in or out of the active perimeter during the chaotic situation, all coming in the midst of what seemed like a routine Sunday afternoon.

"Just to see this happening in our neighborhood is crazy," Yash Vazirani said.

The shooting was followed by an incoming presence of SWAT and hostage negotiators, creating a concerning situation for residents.

"We were walking by as the rush of cop cars and SWAT teams were putting up the police tape," Alaina Geary said.

When one of the suspects made his way into an apartment, police and neighbors feared that things could get worse.

"I'm thinking, 'I don't know what's going on,'" Jim Linehan said. "Just not respecting any sense or order, I'm quite concerned."

After the incident, Gross made sure everyone knew how dangerous of a job the officers responding in these situations have.

"From ambushes to the death of three officers, it’s now a very dangerous job," Gross said. "It is our job to patrol and protect the people of Boston, and unfortunately, some people take that out against us."

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