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Mass. cop shot serving warrant, suspect killed

The 9-year veteran was shot three times in the chest

The Lowell Sun

SOMERVILLE — A Somerville police officer working with federal agents was shot in the chest Tuesday night on Gibbens Street when they went to serve a warrant and gunfire erupted, according to published reports.

The officer was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he has been upgraded from critical to fair condition, according to reports.

The suspect, who had opened fire on officers, was shot and killed. Police have not released the name of the officer or suspect.

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