During this extended time, Worcester police say the man came out and fired his handgun at officers multiple times. Officers did return gunfire. Lt. Murtha said he believes the man was struck in the shoulder. No police officers were injured.
The man was taken away from the scene in an ambulance to a local hospital for more treatment, and he is expected to be survive, police said.A close friend and high school classmate of the suspect told NBC10 Boston,"You never thought this person would do something like this, you know? But this morning he wake up and just snapped out of it.”
The suspect will be facing many serious charges, police said, including multiple counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and attempted murder. Lt. Murtha said the man did not have a license for the gun, and his arraignment is likely Monday.