UPDATE: Regular Service on Needham Commuter Rail Resumes

Update: As of 7:13 p.m., regular service has resumed on the Needham line. Residual delays should be expected.

Original Story:

NEEDHAM, MA — A police emergency in Roslindale has caused delays and cancellations on the MBTA's Needham Line.

Here are the latest updates from the MBTA:

• As of 6:06 p.m., the 4:45 p.m. outbound train was stopped at Roslindale Village due to police activity but left the station at 6:30 p.m and will stop at West Roxbury. Passengers will be accommodated by the 5:56 p.m. outbound train.
• The 5:04 p.m. inbound train is stopped near West Roxbury Station and is expected to operate 15-25 minutes late, the MBTA said.
• The 5:27 p.m. outbound train from South Station has been canceled.
• The 5:45 p.m. inbound train from Needham has been canceled.
• The 5:56 p.m. outbound train was stopped near Forest Hills and is operating 20-35 minutes late.

State Police say, and numerous reports confirm, shots have been fired, possibly involving state troopers, on Newburgh Street, in Roslindale.

State police are not offering additional information at this time.

Patch will update this story.

Alison Bauter contributed to this report.

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