An investigation is underway after a man attacked a police officer, got hold of their department-issued firearm, and shot himself during a struggle near Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said the incident happened in the area of Cambridge Street shortly before 8:45 a.m., prompting a large emergency response near the hospital.
“The detail officer, while performing a detail in the area, was approached by someone who appeared to be suffering from some sort of mental health issue,” Cox said during a news conference. “Somehow [he] attacked the officer in some shape or form, was able to get a hold of the officer’s firearm, and discharged at least one round.”…