Braintree police officer shot at Motel 6
BRAINTREE — A Braintree police officer was shot Friday night at a Motel 6 by a suspect who was holed up in a room for several hours and later found dead there, authorities said.
Police Chief Paul J. Shastany and Mayor Joseph Sullivan announced at a press conference early Saturday morning that the suspect was found dead after law enforcement entered the room.
The officer was shot in the face and taken to Boston Medical Center, where he underwent surgery. He is expected to survive, Shastany said.
“The officer is in good condition,” Shastany said, speaking outside police headquarters late Friday night.
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