A Massachusetts state trooper was injured Friday night after being struck by a moped during a chaotic gathering near Revere Beach.
The incident occurred on Thornton Street in Revere as July Fourth celebrations were underway, drawing hundreds of people to the area. Massachusetts State Police responded to the scene just before 11 p.m. and reported that the crowd was setting off illegal fireworks, posing a threat to public safety.
“It’s summertime, people are out and about, and unfortunately, shenanigans happen when you have large crowds gathered,” said Todd McGhee, a law enforcement and security expert…