Crime & Safety
Boston Common Becoming A "Disaster," Some Say, Because Of Stabbings And Drugs
Tourists on the Freedom Trail were forced to take a detour as Boston Police closed off the area for hours.
Updated on: October 2, 2024 / 7:17 AM EDT
BOSTON - Crime scenes are becoming more common in and around Boston Common, one of the city's most popular tourist attractions.
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There was a stabbing there early Tuesday morning and that's renewing concerns over safety. A man was stabbed by the Brewer Fountain around 8 a.m. during rush hour. He went to the hospital and is expected to survive, but his attacker got away.
Tourists on the Freedom Trail were forced to take a detour as Boston Police closed off the area for hours.
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Police searched for evidence after a man was stabbed by the Brewer Fountain on Boston Common. October 1, 2024/CBS Boston
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