An off-duty police officer shot and killed a man who was chasing two people with a knife at a Boston Chick-fil-A.
The officer was sitting inside the restaurant on Copley Square when two people ran in to escape the man with the knife. The officer identified himself and told the man to drop the knife, but the man refused and was shot. He died at a nearby hospital.
The officer was also taken to the hospital but did not sustain any injuries. Neither the victim nor the officer have been named.
Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden and Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox believe the incident started somewhere else before escalating at the restaurant.
Witnesses said Boylston Street, where the incident occurred, was closed until Saturday evening while police investigated. Some residents expressed concern about the safety of the area.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said the city has trauma services available for victims of crime. Witnesses or anyone with video footage of the incident are asked to call Boston PD at (617) 343-4470.
5 Comments
Noir Black
This is a reminder that we cannot trust the police to protect us. We need to look out for each other and hold the police accountable.
Katchuka
This was a difficult situation with no easy answers. We should be thankful the officer was able to stop the man from hurting anyone else.
Noir Black
I am tired of living in a country where Black people are disproportionately killed by the police. It is time for change.
BuggaBoom
The officer had no choice but to shoot the man. He was chasing people with a knife and posed a serious threat.
Raphael
We need to support our police officers. They put their lives on the line every day to protect us.