By Gayla Cawley, Nancy Lane
Boston Herald
BOSTON — Boston police are investigating after a man near Massachusetts General Hospital grabbed a detail officer’s gun and shot himself on Cambridge Street, according to Commissioner Michael Cox.
Cox said the man suffered non-life threatening injuries after the single shot. He said the man was suffering mental health issues at the time of the incident, which occurred at approximately 8:22 a.m.
Cox said that the man “grappled” with the officer before he was able to get ahold of the gun and when he shot himself, the bullet struck in the foot area.
Cox said the victim was arrested and is being treated at an area hospital for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Additional detail officers and members of the public came to the officer’s assistance, Cox said.
Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden also responded to the Tuesday morning event.
“Our office responded to the Cambridge Street shooting scene this morning. As with all discharges involving an officer weapon we will conduct a thorough investigation,” Hayden said in a statement.
“We are thankful that the Boston Police officers on scene contained the situation so that it resulted in no injuries to themselves or members of the public and apparent minimal injury to the suspect involved.”
Cox said he was grateful for the help from the members of the public and that there was no loss of life in the incident.
Photos from the scene show police tape blocking off areas of Cambridge Street, which was partially closed down.
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