Archive → October, 2011
Roxbury shooting leaves one dead
Shortly after 8 o’clock on Monday evening gunfire broke out on Brook Ave in Roxbury. The Boston Police originally responded to a Shot Spotter activation indicating several gunshots. While responding multiple 911 calls were received that indicated a man in his 20′s had been injured in the maylay. Thanks in part to observant witnesses a description of the suspect was sent to patrolman in the area.
Boston EMS and Boston Fire responded to the scene to year the patient. Despite the efforts of the medical personnel on scene, the mans injuries were to severe and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police will not confirm that any suspects are in custody at this time, however witnesses report that a car chase from the scene resulted in three men being arrested in connection with the shooting.
BPD Target of Anonymous Attack
The Boston Police have announced that department member’s information may have been compromised during a computer hacking attack. In an advisory to all personnel, BPD officials advise members to change their password on department system, specifically the website of the Boston Police Patrolman’s Association. Officials also state that any member who was affected in the attack should report it to the Boston Regional Intelligence Center who will be completing an investigation into the breach.
Although Boston Police have not acknowledged an official connection, news agencies are reporting that the attack was the work of a group known as Anonymous. Anonymous was working in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement (whose local contingent Occupy Boston is set up in the city), and released the names and passwords of 1,000 Boston Police department. Along with the BPD Anonymous also released information from Alabama’s Law Enforcement community and the International Association of Chief of Police.
Large Fire Called Arson in Roxbury
At 12:47 am Monday October 17, 2011 Boston Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a report of a large explosion at an apartment complex on Wardman Street in the Roxbury neighborhood of the city. Upon their arrival emergency workers found the wall around one apartment blown out from an apparent explosion, and flames rapidly spreading to other parts of the large building. Fire fighters quickly called in additional help to rescue the occupants of the building, many of whom were sleeping when the fire broke out.
The Boston Fire Department reported that many occupants were rescued by ladders thrown to the building. One crew was credited as saving a baby dropped from the third floor by its parents to escape the smoke. At least 11 occupants and 2 fire fighters were transported to area hospitals for injuries sustained in the blaze. All told, the fire rose to 6 alarms bringing fire crews from across the city to the scene, and crews from neighboring cities in for coverage.
During the fire a man identified by the Boston Police as Mohamed Abdul Jabar checked in at the Boston Medical Center with burns to his arms. Jabar made statements leading the staff at the BMC to believe he had set the Wardman St fire in a failed suicide attempt. The Boston Police responded and took Jabar into custody at the hospital, and plan to charge him with multiple infractions including arson and attempted murder. It does not appear at this time that Jabar lived in the building.
The cause of the fire was traced to a cut gas line to a stove in a first floor apartment. An explosion from the leaking gas sparked the fire that quickly spread throughout the entire building. The building is massive, and is said to have had 30-40 apartments inside.
Check out the Boston Fire Department’s official Twitter for pictures from the fire: www.twitter.com/BostonFire
Occupy Boston Keeps Police Busy
A large group of protestors from the “Occupy Boston” movement kept Boston Police officers busy Monday night. The large group left the Boston Common about 2 o’clock and headed through downtown and towards Charlestown. Estimates put the group at about 1,000 people of varying ages.
When the group began their march Boston Police officials mobilized units to escort the group though the streets. In a press release from the organizers of the movement, the groups leaders started they intended to hang a large banner on the Charlestown Bridge. The police stopped the group before they reached the bridge, and would not allow them access to it. When the group met thee police line, there was resistance. Emergency Deployment Teams from across the city responded to back up the on scene officers. In addition to the EDTs, a Public Order Platoon was organized to provide even more support to the operation. POPs are specially equipped teams designed to handle large groups of people. At this time media reports that one party has been arrested, however no officio word from the Boston Police had been released at this time.
The Occupy Boston group is one of the nationwide movements inspired by the Occupy Wall Street group. Occupy Boston has been camping on the Rose Kennedy Greenway and holding protests around the city.
We will post audio from the event later this week.
**FLASH** Protesters Becoming Unruly
Protesters with “Occupy Boston” have started to become unruly in the downtown area prompting a large police response.
The protestors were attempting to march to the North Washington St bridge, which leads into Charlestown. EDTs from across the city responded, and a Public Order Platoon was organized. Media reports indicate that at least one person has arrested.
Police are now indicating that the crowd is becoming peaceful. They will not be allowed onto the bridge our across into Charlestown. Police will monitor the groups movements, and adjust accordingly.
Last update 17:30
Roxbury Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Critical
Around 9:30 pm Wednesday evening gun fire broke out on Kensington Park in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood. The aftermath of the shooting left one man dead at the scene, and a second being rushed to Boston Medical Center in critical condition. Both victims are believed to be in their 30′s or 40′s from police reports. The names of the victims, and their relationship to the neighborhood were not immediately apparent.
Following the shooting police were searching for a gray Chrysler PT Cruiser. Witnesses stated that there were three black men in the car who pulled up and fired at the victims with at least two weapons. The men then fled the area before police arrived. Police searched the area for the gunmen, however were unsuccessful at the time. EDTs from across the city were brought into the scene to canvas for clues and assist in handling other calls for service in the district.
Kensington Park is a small street in a housing project called Warren Gardens, located near Warren Street. In August the street was the sight of another shooting that left two men seriously wounded.
Boston PD Live will have audio from the incident later this week.
**FLASH** Double Shooting on Kensington Park
Two people have been shot on Kensington Park, near Warren St in the Roxbury section of Boston in a housing project. It has been reported that one person was killed, and one person is in critical condition at Boston Medical Center following the shooting around 9:30 pm. EDTs from across the city have been activated and moved into the area. Officers are looking for a newer model gray Chrysler PT Cruiser with three black male occupants in relation to the shooting.
Last update: 12:19 am
