Gunfire erupted near the intersection of Normandy Street and Blue Hill Avenue on Wednesday night, with a Boston police cruiser taking a round before officers moved in and took a suspect into custody. Nobody was hurt in the chaos, police said, but investigators recovered a gun and ballistic evidence at the scene.
The shooting was reported at about 9:12 p.m. Officers said the patrol vehicle was struck, yet no officers or bystanders were injured. The suspect was arrested at the scene, and the firearm believed to have been used was seized.
What Police Say Happened
According to Boston 25 News, officers had pulled over a driver near Normandy Street and Blue Hill Avenue when someone opened fire around 9:12 p.m., striking the patrol vehicle.
The outlet reports that officers did not return fire. Investigators recovered a firearm and ballistic evidence while taking the suspect into custody, according to the station. The department did not immediately say whether the driver and the shooter were the same person.
Recent Spike in Violence Along Blue Hill Avenue
The stretch of Blue Hill Avenue has seen multiple shootings this month, including violent incidents over the July Fourth weekend that left two people dead and several more wounded, local reporting shows.
Police officials urged caution after large neighborhood gatherings and said they were confronting an unusually busy and violent early summer period, according to WBUR.
Investigation Still Active
Boston police said the investigation into Wednesday night's shooting remains active, with detectives still working to piece together the sequence of events and determine whether additional arrests are warranted.
Further details, including the suspect's identity and any charges, had not been released as of Thursday night, according to Boston 25 News.
How the Public Can Help
Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact Boston police. Anonymous tips can be submitted through CrimeStoppers, reporting around recent Blue Hill Avenue incidents notes.
Investigators are also looking for any video or photos from the area that might help them firm up the timeline and fill in the gaps in their ongoing probe.
