At least two are dead after gunman opens fire and large plumbing truck crashes into building near Boston before cops take shooter down
- Gunman shot two people on Saturday afternoon in Winthrop, Massachusetts
- Police confronted the shooter and opened fire, critically wounding him
- A large plumbing truck crashed into a brick building, and SUV crashed nearby
- At least two people died in the incident, possibly including the shooter
A gunman has shot two people in suburban Boston before being shot by police, in an incident that saw a plumbing truck crash into a building.
At least two people were killed in what authorities are classifying as a mass casualty incident, according to sources cited by WBZ-TV. It was not immediately clear whether the shooter was among the dead.
The shocking events unfolded at 2.41pm Saturday afternoon in Winthrop, Massachusetts, where police responded to reports of a large truck crash as well as 911 calls of shots fired.
Arriving at the scene near the intersection of Shirley Street and Cross Street, cops found two people found shot and quickly identified and confronted the suspected shooter, opening fire on him, police said.
A gunman has shot two people in suburban Boston before being shot by police, in an incident that saw a plumbing truck crash into the side of a house
The incident unfolded at 2.41pm Saturday afternoon in Winthrop, Massachusetts , where police responded to reports of a large truck crash as well as 911 calls of shots fired
Winthrop Police Chief Terence Delehanty confirmed that police fired at the suspect during the encounter.
The suspect sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital, according to police.
It was not immediately clear whether the suspected shooter had intentionally crashed the truck, or if one of the victims crashed after being shot while driving.
Photos from the scene also show a separate vehicle crash nearby, with an SUV lying mangled in front of a house.
Medics wheel a gurney toward the scene after two people were shot in suburban Boston
Police secure the scene after a large truck crashed and shots were fired
There was no immediate word on on the conditions of the two victims.
One police officer was taken to an area hospital for an evaluation but was not seriously injured.
Police say that there is no further danger to the community, but urged motorists and members of the public area asked to avoid the area to allow emergency crews and investigators to work.
The Massachusetts State Police issued a statement urging media helicopters to withdraw
Developing story, more to follow.
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