Boston Police Chase & Shooting

Just before 11:00am, Boston Police were engaged in a vehicle pursuit that started in Roxbury and ended at Exit 14 on Rt. 3 in Rockland, some 20 miles away. Plymouth County DA Timothy Cruz confirmed to media reporters that the suspect sustained a gunshot wound and later died at South Shore Hospital. The officer involved shooting is currently under investigation by the Mass State Police. Several police officers were taken to area hospitals for treatment of injuries sustained during the chase, or while responding to the chase. It has been confirmed that during the pursuit, the suspect rammed a police car in an attempt to evade capture.