Parking Attendant Wounded In Shooting Outside Boston Hospital, Alleged Suspect Killed By Police

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A parking valet was reportedly shot and injured in an active shooter incident outside Brigham and Women's Hospital
Police found the alleged suspect trying to flee the area, leading to a pursuit by Boston police that was later joined by Massachusetts State Police
The alleged suspect was killed by police after a car crash and a short gunfight with pursuing officers

Boston police reportedly killed a suspected shooter Friday allegedly responsible for wounding a parking attendant in a shooting outside Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Police said they were called around 9:30 a.m. about an active shooter situation after someone had reportedly been shot outside the hospital. The suspected shooter had already fled the scene before police arrived while the victim was rushed into the hospital for treatment.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital tweeted he victim was a parking attendant and he was in stable condition.

During this morning’s active shooter incident, a member of our Valet team was shot. Our Emergency Department team responded immediately, and our colleague is currently in stable condition. There is no further threat to our campus.
— Brigham and Women's Hospital (@BrighamWomens) February 7, 2020

Officers pursued the suspect through the town of Brookline, outside of Boston. Boston police were joined by Massachusetts State Police, who issued an alert on their Twitter about an “active law enforcement incident.” The pursuit continued as the suspect’s vehicle reportedly crashed into several cars before the wheels came off and the suspect tried to flee on foot before a gunfight erupted.

🚨Law Enforcement Incident🚨

There is a active law enforcement incident ongoing at #Brookline #Newton line at Hammond St & Route 9.

There is no current threat to the public. There are road closures. Please avoid area. More info will come as it’s available.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) February 7, 2020

“What I saw was police activity going both eastbound and westbound, converging police officers from multiple jurisdictions right by Star Market,” Brookline resident and retired Army Maj. Bob Kinder told reporters. “It was a bit surreal to hear a gunfight in Chestnut Hill.”

The gunfight continued until the suspect reportedly was hit several times and died on the scene. No officers or civilians were reported hurt during the exchange.