Boston FFs Hear Gunshots at Fire Scene

Dec. 31, 2023
The firefighters took cover until the suspect was arrested by police.

Boston firefighters heard gunshots as they approached an apartment building fire Saturday. 

Deputy Fire Chief Michael Doherty said residents were evacuated and crews took cover as a SWAT team moved in to figure out where the shots were coming from, WCVB reported. 

Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said police located the suspect and arrested him.

He suffered a slight injury to his lower body, likely a result of him jumping out a window.

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