Two Boston police officers in 'extremely critical' condition, gunman killed after late night ambush

[Eugene]

Source: New York Daily News

Two Boston police officers in 'extremely critical' condition, gunman killed after late night ambush attack

BY
DAVID BOROFF
CHRIS SOMMERFELDT
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Updated: Thursday, October 13, 2016, 8:55 AM

Two Boston officers were in “extremely critical” condition after a gunman wearing a ballistic vest ambushed them after they responded to a dispute between two roommates Wednesday evening, authorities said.

Cops responded to a domestic disturbance possibly involving a gun inside an apartment on the city’s east side at 10:51 p.m., Police Commissioner William Evans told reporters during a press conference early Thursday.

The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Kirk Figueroa, was armed with an assault rifle and a protective vest as he opened fire on the officers, prompting a massive police response to the area.

Other responding officers shot and killed the heavily-armed Figueroa after he continued to fire at them from an apartment. The wounded officers were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where they were both expected to undergo surgery. At least nine other officers were being treated for minor injuries sustained during the late-night gun battle.

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[Buzz Clik]

1. This has got to stop. The answer to excessive force by the police is NOT killing cops.

[TheSarcastinator]

2. and how exactly do you know that was the motivation, Kreskin?

There was no mention of motive in the article: you have assumed facts not in evidence. Such premature certainty "has got to stop" as well.

[Buzz Clik]

4. I'll file that away under "unsolicited and unwanted advice."

I'll let you know when I'm seeking your opinion.

[NaturalHigh]

3. Here's hoping the officers pull through and make a complete recovery.

[pinboy3niner]

5. Boston Police Identify City Constable Kirk Figueroa As Gunman In Shootout With Officers

October 13, 2016 10:11 AM

EAST BOSTON (CBS) — The man Boston Police say wounded two officers in a shootout is a constable for the City of Boston.

Kirk Figueroa, 33, was killed in a shootout with police outside his home at 136 Gladstone Street in East Boston late Wednesday night.

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The Boston City Clerk’s Office confirmed Figueroa was a constable for the city, and was sworn in on July 12 of this year.

Constables have limited policing authority and serve court documents and warrants.

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http://boston.cbslocal.com/2016/10/13/boston-police-identify-city-constable-kirk-figueroa-as-gunman-in-shootout-with-officers/