Person dead following following officer-involved shooting in Boston

BOSTON — An investigation is underway after an officer shot and killed a person while responding to a carjacking in Boston, police say.

Boston Police received a call for a carjacking in the area of Tremont St, Wednesday night.

Officers later located a vehicle matching the description from the carjacking in the area of 10 Linwood Street at 9:58 p.m.

Officers approached the vehicle on foot and gave verbal commands to the operator of the vehicle, according to Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox.

Police say that the operator drove the vehicle towards officers, striking their cruiser, prompting the officer to open fire at the suspect.

As a result, the driver of the vehicle was transported to a local hospital, where they later died.

Police said that the officers involved also don’t appear to be seriously injured, but their exact condition is unknown.

Homicide detectives were dispatched to the scene.

The scene remains active and under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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