SWAT teams used a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) to disable the defendants to end the July 3 Wakefield standoff.
As the officers made their way to the area of the stolen vehicle, they were flagged down by another
The occupants of the vehicle were dressed in military-style tactical gear. Some had rifles, others pistols, according to reports. Additional police were called in to assist the first officer when his requests for documentation were not met, including weapon registrations.
"A police officer gave up his life and we have to make sure his wife and his kids are taken care of. That's our responsibility as a community, as a city family," Councilor Morris Bergman said. "We certainly want to make sure that the city where Officer Familia served and sacrificed his life is participating and leading the effort."
In total, Chief Steven Sargent said five officers jumped into the water, including 38-year-old Enmanuel Familia.
Two Braintree, MA, police officers were shot while searching for a suspect in a domestic incident in Braintree. Both officers are expected to survive, while the suspect has died, as well as a police K-9 dog, authorities say.
Judge Heidi Brieger ruled that Boston Acting Mayor Kim Janey has the right to remove the commissioner, Dennis White, so long as she gives him an opportunity to be heard.
“He repeatedly rammed those doors until he gained entry with his vehicle into the building,” said Worcester County DA Joseph Early.
“We certainly want to hire good, quality candidates,” said Attleboro Police Chief Kyle Heagney. “But what is going on nationally is affecting us here in the Commonwealth.”
Troopers from New Hampshire met Eyvie a few months ago when both of her parents passed away in separate accidents.
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