Investigation underway after police officer shot in Boston

A Boston police officer was hospitalized early Friday morning after being shot while chasing a suspect, authorities said.

It happened right across from the police precinct in Nubian Square.

Boston’s Police Commissioner Michael Cox told Boston 25 News at the scene that officers went to Justice Edward O. Gourdin Veterans Memorial Park at Dudley and Washington streets in city’s Roxbury section around 12:45 a.m. and observed a group of suspicious individuals.

As the officers went to investigate, one person ran from the area and eventually got on to Kenilworth Street. When officers chased after and turned the corner, Cox said officers were shot at by that man.

Officers returned fire and struck the suspect multiple times below the waist. One police officer was shot in the arm, but it appeared to be a non-life-threatening wound.

Both the suspect and officer were taken to separate hospitals.

“This is another example of the amount of guns that are out here, but we’re extremely be proud of officers for what they do daily and we’re very, very lucky and fortunate that no one there was no loss of life today,” Cox said.

One high-capacity firearm was recovered from the suspect with an extended magazine.

Mayor Michelle Wu was also at the scene early Friday morning.

“Tonight is another reminder of the kinds of risks that our officers face 24 hours a day and I am very proud and grateful every day for their service and all that they put into taking care of our community members and making sure everyone is safe,” Wu said.

She continued, “It’s just not okay for violence to be happening anywhere in the city of Boston, and particularly as we continue to try to fight the flow of guns and firearms, I am thankful that we live in this city and we always have more work to do.”

The suspect is under arrest in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

His identity and the charges he’ll face are expected to be released at a later time.

Police said the names of the officers involved in the incident will not be released at this time.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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