EAST BOSTON (WHDH) — Two Boston Police officers are now in the ICU after suffering critical injuries in a shooting in East Boston Wednesday night.
The two police officers, Matt Morris and Richard Cintolo underwent surgery and are listed in critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital. They are now in the ICU.
Cintolo is a 27-year veteran who was shot four times. Morris, a 12-year BPD officer, was shot three times.
Kirk Figueroa, 33, is accused of shooting two officers in Boston following a domestic incident late Wednesday evening.
Figueroa was sworn in as a constable in the city of Boston in July of 2016.
Boston Police responded to a call for a possible domestic incident on 136 Gladstone Street before 11 p.m. Wednesday night when a gunman opened fire.
“We heard officers screaming on the radio,” said Boston Police Commissioner William Evans. “Shots fired and an officer down. The officers were screaming ‘officer down.'”
The police shot and killed the suspect, who was wearing a ballistic vest.
The two policemen were immediately treated by fellow police officers before the arrival of emergency medical teams.
One assisting officer reached his hand in a shot officer’s bullet wound, using a tourniquet that Evans says was instrumental in possibly saving the man’s life.
Both policemen were identified as males, one policeman serving 28 years in the department, the other 12 years.
Nine others were admitted to Tufts Medical Center for stress and other injuries.
Stay with 7News for updates.
Our prayers remain with Officer Matthew Morris, a 12 year veteran of the BPD, and his family as he recovers from his injuries. pic.twitter.com/VLIieG1kSP
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) October 13, 2016
Our prayers remain with Officer Richard Cintolo, a 27 year veteran of the BPD, and his family as he recovers from his injuries. pic.twitter.com/NKLyqUsEul
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) October 13, 2016
#BPDCommunityAlert: Many have asked the question: "What can we do to help your officers?" The answer: "Please give blood." #BeADonor
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) October 13, 2016
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28-year veteran BPD officer shot 4 x's, 12-year veteran BPD officer shot 3 x's. Both said to be recovering after surgery. #7News
— Victoria Warren (@vwarrenmedia) October 13, 2016
As part of tonight's lighting event, we'll hold a moment of reflection to honor the police officers injured in #EastBoston. All are welcome. pic.twitter.com/YpMA6hgWhW
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) October 13, 2016
To all who have offered prayers and expressed support and concern for our officers – please know we hear you and thank you.
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) October 13, 2016
The suspect in the Gladstone Street incident has been identified as Kirk Figueroa, 33, of East Boston. pic.twitter.com/iYlVkcJsoo
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) October 13, 2016
Our officers are out of surgery and recovering. They remain in critical condition at this time. Please continue to keep them in your prayers pic.twitter.com/8qY0ois9qc
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) October 13, 2016
Praying for the two @bostonpolice officers shot tonight in East Boston. Our thoughts, too, with their fellow officers.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) October 13, 2016
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