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Police Shoot and Kill Man Armed with Knife at Weymouth, Massachusetts State Park
The man was shot after officers responded to a 911 call about emotional distress; he was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died, police said.
- On Wednesday at about 4 p.m., Weymouth police reported a shooting at Webb Memorial State Park where a man was later pronounced dead at a hospital, Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey's office confirmed.
- A 911 caller reported a person in emotional distress inside a park bathroom, prompting officers to respond shortly and focus investigations on the restroom area.
- An officer administered first aid at the scene before ambulance crews transported the victim to South Shore Hospital in critical condition, while Massachusetts State Police detectives searched near the public restrooms using evidence markers.
- Officials said there is no ongoing threat to the public, and the park was closed much of Wednesday evening, disrupting residents. Dianna Laenen and Greg Labella commented on the unusual scene.
- Authorities have not released the victim's name or what prompted the officer to fire, and the investigation remains ongoing, with detectives assigned to the Norfolk DA's office handling it.
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Man With Knife Killed by Weymouth Police
Officers Shoot Man with Knife at Webb State Park A man with a knife died after being shot by police in a Weymouth park. The incident happened at Webb State Park on River Street in North Weymouth around four Wednesday afternoon. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s office says that Weymouth police responded to the […]
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