Boston police shoot, kill alleged armed suspect

BOSTON -- Boston police said officers shot and killed an armed suspect Saturday night in Dorchester.

Police called the incident “an officer-involved shooting.”

The incident occurred in the area of Navillus Terrace in Dorchester.

Sources tell 7News that the officers involved were members of the Youth Violence Strike Force. Police said they were investigating the suspect. The suspect attempted to flee and officers pursued. According to police, the suspect then pulled a gun. Police said the officers "returned fire."

There were four police officers involved. They were not physically injured, but they were taken to a hospital for stress-related injuries, according to police.

Police did confirm that an officer discharged his weapon, and that the suspect was killed. The suspect's name was not released.

Police shut down streets to collect evidence while investigating the incident.

Keep it tuned to 7News for more details.

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