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Officer fires gun at SUV that allegedly fled cease in Jamaica Plain

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Boston police are reportedly investigating whether or not the individual drove at an officer earlier than the officer opened hearth.

Boston police are trying to find a driver who allegedly fled throughout a visitors cease in Jamaica Plain Tuesday night time. An officer reportedly fired their gun on the SUV. Google Maps/Screenshot

A Boston police officer fired pictures at an SUV that allegedly fled a visitors cease in Jamaica Plain Tuesday night time, The Boston Globe reported.

The incident occurred round 8 p.m. close to 218 Wachusett St., in response to the Globe. The Boston Police Division didn’t instantly reply to Boston.com’s request for particulars. 

Police are trying to find the motive force, who sped off and didn’t seem to have been harmed, Deputy Superintendent James Miller stated at a information briefing Tuesday night time, per the Globe. The automobile was later discovered deserted on Weld Hill Avenue.

“We’ve canvassed the world. We’ve contacted the hospitals,” Miller stated, in response to the Globe. “As of proper now, we’re within the preliminary phases of the investigation. We consider that nobody has been hit.”

Boston 25 Information reported that the individual drove their SUV at an officer earlier than the officer opened hearth on the car, a rental automobile with Florida plates. Based on the Globe, Miller stated police are investigating whether or not the individual drove on the officer and are additionally working to find out what number of pictures the officer fired.

Anybody with data on the incident can contact the Boston Police Division’s Firearm Discharge Investigation Workforce at 617-343-4470. Members of the general public also can present nameless suggestions at 1-800-494-TIPS.