Associated Press
BOSTON — Two police officers have been shot in Boston and a suspect is still on the loose.
Police say the officers were shot late Wednesday night. Their conditions were not immediately available.
Police say the officers were responding to a report of a person with a gun when they came under fire.
Police are asking residents of the East Boston neighborhood where the shooting happened to shelter in place as officers search the area for the suspect.
Police have not released any additional information.
#BPDCommunityAlert: #BPD confirming 2 Boston Police officers shot in the area of 136 Gladstone Street in East Boston.
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) October 13, 2016
#BPDAlert: As incident continues to unfold in East Boston, we kindly ask our community members to pray for our injured officers.
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) October 13, 2016
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