A suspect led the police on a heated chase late Monday night, ending with a dramatic apprehension in South Boston and one individual in custody, authorities confirmed. The Boston Police Department was aiding the Massachusetts State Police following a vehicle that had fled. During the chaos, a Boston police cruiser suffered damage, as per NBC Boston News.
The chase came to an end at West First Street, where a battalion of state and city police vehicles gathered. The scene was captured on video as law enforcement descended upon it; however, details about what sparked the pursuit were not immediately disclosed. In a separate account, WHDH disclosed that the incident unfolded near East First Street around 11:15 p.m., where a visibly damaged car with flattened tires was discovered alongside a firearm lying on the pavement.
Police officials confirmed with WHDH that an unoccupied Boston police cruiser was struck in the midst of the chase; fortunately, there were no reports of injuries following the incident. The identity of the person taken into custody, as well as the motives behind the high-speed chase, remained under wraps as the investigation continued.
Further information has been held close by the authorities, as this story is still unfolding. No statements have been made regarding charges or potential court dates for the individual now caught in the gears of the justice system.
