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A Boston police officer was shot and injured in the Dorchester neighborhood and is now recovering from non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, Avery Lewis, shot at the police officers after they responded to a 911 call about an armed person; Lewis was subsequently arrested and a firearm was recovered at the scene. Lewis is due to be arraigned on multiple charges including unlawful possession of a firearm, armed assault to murder, and trafficking of cocaine.
A Boston police officer recovering after Dorchester neighborhood shooting
A Boston police officer is currently recovering from a gunshot wound obtained Monday night in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, according to authorities. Boston police Commissioner Michael Cox shared that the Boston Police Department received a 911 call about a person with a firearm near Esmond and Bradshaw streets just before 9:35 p.m.
Officers able to arrest suspect, recover firearm
As officers approached the armed suspect, identified as 31-year-old Dorchester resident Avery Lewis, Lewis fired a shot, hitting an officer in the chest. The officer was wearing a bulletproof vest, confirmed Commissioner Cox. The other responding officers arrested Lewis at the scene and recovered a firearm.
Officers’ heroic act highlighted
“This is another heroic act by our police officers doing a very difficult job. Officers showcased tremendous restraint, adhering to their training to protect Boston citizens,” Cox said. “We are incredibly proud of their daily contributions.”
Injured officer discharged from Boston Medical Center
The wounded officer, a two-year veteran of the department, received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries at Boston Medical Center and was later discharged. “We are fortunate our officer is physically fine. We appreciate his service and the response of the other officers who ensured we apprehended the suspect,” Cox stated. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu was among the officials who visited the officer at the hospital.
Suspect to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court
According to Cox and Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden, Avery Lewis will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court. Charges against Lewis include unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, armed assault to murder, assault and battery with a firearm, possession of a firearm during a felony, trafficking of cocaine between 36 and 100 grams, and resisting arrest.
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