Middlesex County DA: Statement: Investigation Ongoing Into Non-Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Everett

Press release from the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office:

July 12, 2021

EVERETT - Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan has confirmed the ongoing investigation into a non-fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred early this morning in Everett.  Shortly after midnight last night Everett Police received a 911 call to a Buckman Street apartment building. Upon arrival police learned that a male suspect who lived in the building had barricaded himself inside. Additional officers and SWAT also responded to the scene.  The preliminary investigation suggests that the suspect, identified as a 45-year-old Everett man, exited the home allegedly in possession of what was described as a sword and advanced at officers.  Officers deployed less than lethal force, in the form of a sponge round, that was ineffective.  An Everett Police Officer subsequently shot the suspect.  First aid was administered on scene and the man was transported to a Boston hospital where he is expected to survive.  One Everett Officer was also transported to an area hospital as a precaution. This is an open and ongoing investigation.

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