Crime & Safety
Boston Police Officer Shot In Dorchester, Saved By Vest, Suspect In Custody
"As officers approached, the suspect actually fired one round, hitting the officer in the chest," Cox said.
March 19, 2024
BOSTON - A Boston police officer was shot in Dorchester Monday night and a suspect has been arrested. The officer was struck in his bulletproof vest and is expected to be OK.
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The shooting happened on Esmond Street at about 9:30 p.m. Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said officers responded to the area after receiving a 911 call for a person with a gun.
"As officers approached, the suspect actually fired one round, hitting the officer in the chest," Cox said. "The other officers were able to arrest the suspect."
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