Man steals gun from officer, shoots himself in foot outside MGH

Man steals gun from officer, shoots himself in foot outside MGH

Bystanders and BPD officers working a detail near MGH helped detain the man, who was apparently experiencing a mental health crisis.

Suspect shoots self with Boston police officer’s gun after struggle near Mass General Hospital - Boston News, Weather, Sports

BOSTON (WHDH) - A man was arrested outside Mass General Hospital Tuesday morning after police say he attacked an officer, grabbed their gun, and shot

Man injured in shooting after attacking Boston police officer, stealing his gun

A man attacked a Boston police officer on Tuesday morning and got a hold of the officer’s gun, shooting himself during the confrontation, authorities said. The man is currently hospitalized but is expected to survive, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said at a press conference. He said the incident happened at 8:42 a.m. when a detail officer reported shots fired...