Crime & Safety
3 Boston Police Officers Seriously Injured During Arrest
Three Boston police officers were seriously injured after making an arrest in front of the Boston Public Library, police said.
BOSTON — A suspect is in custody at the expense of three injured officers Tuesday morning, according to police.
Boston police responded to an alleged assault on an employee at the Boston Public Library's main branch on Boylston Street around 8:30 a.m.
When officers tried to arrest the man, police said he resisted, injuring three officers in the process.
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The Associated Press reported that police described the man as "emotionally disturbed."
No names were released and no further information has been made public.
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Three Boston police officers are seriously injured making an arrest at the Boston Public Library. A suspect is in custody.@wbznewsradio
— Laurie Kirby (@LaurieWBZ) August 10, 2021
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