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09-02-2015, 03:37 PM
Police searching for gunman who shot at cop car in Millis
http://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/herald_bulldog/2015/09/police_searching_for_gunman_who_shot_at_cop_car
Police are searching for a gunman who allegedly opened fire on a Millis police cruiser this afternoon, causing it to crash and burst into flames, officials say.
State police are joining several local police departments in a search for a man driving a dark-colored -- possibly maroon -- pickup truck that was seen fleeing the scene after the shooting, which occurred at approximately 3 p.m. on Forest Road, police say.
The suspect is described as a white male.
The cruiser was struck by gunfire, then crashed and caught fire, state police say.
A state police helicopter can be seen circling the scene while three news helicopters hovered in the skies above it.
Police officers wearing tactical gear and carrying rifles are currently stationed at the perimeter of an area near Forest Road that is being searched by state and local police.
State police say they are not aware of any injuries at this time.
http://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/herald_bulldog/2015/09/police_searching_for_gunman_who_shot_at_cop_car
Police are searching for a gunman who allegedly opened fire on a Millis police cruiser this afternoon, causing it to crash and burst into flames, officials say.
State police are joining several local police departments in a search for a man driving a dark-colored -- possibly maroon -- pickup truck that was seen fleeing the scene after the shooting, which occurred at approximately 3 p.m. on Forest Road, police say.
The suspect is described as a white male.
The cruiser was struck by gunfire, then crashed and caught fire, state police say.
A state police helicopter can be seen circling the scene while three news helicopters hovered in the skies above it.
Police officers wearing tactical gear and carrying rifles are currently stationed at the perimeter of an area near Forest Road that is being searched by state and local police.
State police say they are not aware of any injuries at this time.