Suspect armed with knife taken into custody after struggle with police at Forest Hills bus station – Boston News, Weather, Sports

BOSTON (WHDH) – One individual was taken into custody and 6 folks, together with two transit police officers, had been taken to hospitals after an incident at the Forest Hills MBTA station, in keeping with Boston EMS.

Around 11:15 am, transit police responded to the Forest Hills bus station for studies of a person armed with a knife threatening folks and making an attempt to stab tires on a bus, in keeping with Transit Police Chief Richard Sullivan. When police responded they discovered the suspect and a struggle ensued.

During the struggle, police say the officer’s weapon someway discharged however nobody was struck. Police are investigating how the weapon was discharged.

The preliminary officer concerned sustained a knee damage and was taken to hospital. A second officer concerned was additionally taken to a hospital.

On X, the MBTA stated the Forest Hills Upper Busway has been quickly.

The MBTA stated riders ought to board all buses on the decrease busway at this time. T officers say the orange line is operating as traditional.

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