BOSTON (WHDH) – A struggle during a traffic stop led to an officer-involved shooting in Roslindale on Thursday morning, police said.
An officer conducting a traffic stop in the area of 3859 Washington St. around 11:30 a.m. discharged her firearm during a struggle with an unidentified man who had exited his vehicle, according to Boston Police Superintendent in Chief Gregory Long.
The man was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, Long said. He is expected to face criminal charges in connection with the incident.
No officers were injured but three of them were transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
A firearm was later found in the suspect’s vehicle.
Long noted that the incident was captured on the officer’s body camera.
The suspect, whose name has not yet been released, is facing a slew of charges including, three counts of assault and battery on a police officer, possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, possession of a loaded firearm, possession of class b drugs with intent to distribute; subsequent offense and resisting arrest.
Washington Street between Archdale Road and Ukraine Way was closed for nearly five hours, leaving several MBTA buses stranded.
The Suffolk District Attorney’s Office is assisting with an investigation.
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