Braintree, MA – Two Massachusetts police officers were shot multiple times on Friday afternoon in Braintree.
The incident occurred just after 1 p.m. on June 4 near the Braintree Village apartments off Commercial Street and McCusker Drive, WCVB reported.
One wounded officer was transported to South Shore Hospital, the Boston Herald reported.
The other wounded officer was taken to Boston Medical Center, WCVB reported.
No information has been released about the wounded heroes’ conditions, or what may have led up to the officer-involved shootings.
WCVB reported that the suspect was also shot but no information about their medical condition has been released.
Officials have not confirmed which department either of the wounded officers was from but WFXT reported that sources said a Braintree Police Department K9 handler was shot and his K9 partner was killed during the exchange.
Sources said the other officer who was wounded recently transferred to the Braintree police from another police department on the South Shore.
Sources tell #25Investigates a Braintree K-9 Officer and another Police Officer shot. Both transported. Police K9 killed, suspect shot (no conditions) #boston25
— Ted Daniel (@tvnewzted) June 4, 2021
UPDATE: I’m obviously not releasing the names of these officers, but sources tell me one officer is a veteran K9 handler and the other recently transferred to Braintree PD from another Shore Shore police department. https://t.co/wWo0IRit7z
— Mike Saccone (@mikesacconetv) June 4, 2021
Active police scene on McCusker Drive in Braintree @boston25 @BOS25Weather #Braintree pic.twitter.com/0PeghpUUHv
— PhotogVernon (@vernonalex02) June 4, 2021
Neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots in rapid succession, according to WCVB.
BREAKING: Two police officers were shot in Braintree according to @7News sources. No word on their condition.
The officers were shot in the area of McCusker Drive. Live coverage on #7news now pic.twitter.com/0mWqtWoBtD
— Amaka Ubaka (@AmakaUbakaTV) June 4, 2021
#BREAKING: Sources tell me multiple police officers have been shot in Braintree. They’ve been rushed to @southshorehosp. No update yet on how badly they were hurt. pic.twitter.com/ndUAVZZn3E
— Mike Saccone (@mikesacconetv) June 4, 2021
The men and women of the BPD are asking our employees and all residents of Boston to pray for the @BraintreePolice.
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) June 4, 2021
Multiple law enforcement agencies have responded to the scene to assist.
I have been received a full briefing on the shooting in Braintree today.
Our officers from @quincymapolice are on the scene to assisting with @BraintreePolice right now.
Investigation is still ongoing by Braintree Police Department & Norfolk DA. #QuincyMA #BraintreeMA pic.twitter.com/WypYC3qCMd
— Jimmy Hui 🇺🇸 (@jimmyhuiquincy) June 4, 2021
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