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An intentional explosion occurred at Harvard Medical School, but no injuries were reported. Authorities identified two suspects fleeing the scene, and no additional devices were found after a sweep of the building.
An explosion at Harvard Medical School's Goldenson Building in Boston was determined to be an intentional act, with no injuries reported. Authorities, including local, state, and federal agencies, are investigating the incident, and no additional devices were found. The FBI is assisting in the investigation.
An explosion occurred at Harvard Medical School's Goldenson Building, believed to be intentional, with no injuries reported; authorities, including the FBI, are investigating the incident.
Karen Read's retrial for the alleged 2022 murder of her police officer boyfriend is nearing conclusion, with key evidence and procedural issues discussed, including the absence of a key witness, disputes over DNA evidence, and a prosecutor's mistake that did not lead to a mistrial. Read maintains her innocence, and the jury is now deliberating.
New details in the Karen Read murder trial emerged as crime scene analysts testified about key evidence, including a broken taillight, a sneaker, and a hair found on Read's SUV. Read is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly backing into her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, and leaving him to die in a snowbank. The defense claims Read was framed and that the investigation was tainted by the homeowner's relationship with local and state police. The trial will resume Wednesday.
During the murder trial of Karen Read, a doctor testified that Boston police officer John O’Keefe, who was found unconscious in January 2022, had no broken bones despite severe hypothermia and head trauma. This challenges the prosecution's claim that Read fatally struck O’Keefe with her SUV. The defense argues that O’Keefe was beaten and left outside, suggesting a police cover-up. Read has pleaded not guilty to several charges, including second-degree murder.
In the murder trial of Karen Read, accused of hitting her boyfriend John O'Keefe with an SUV and leaving him to die in a snowstorm, O'Keefe's teenage niece and nephew testified about the couple's rocky relationship. The defense argues a third party is responsible, suggesting a cover-up involving law enforcement. Testimonies included details of Read's behavior the night of O'Keefe's death and her interactions with ATF Agent Brian Higgins, who admitted to a romantic interest in Read. The trial continues with further testimonies and evidence presentations.
South Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn suggests moving the St. Patrick's Day Parade out of South Boston due to concerns about public drinking, violence, and disrespect for the neighborhood. This comes after 10 arrests and reports of disorderly conduct during this year's parade. Flynn calls for major changes and a zero tolerance policy for such behavior, stating that the neighborhood cannot sustain an "anything goes" attitude. The parade has been a tradition in South Boston since 1901, but Flynn believes it may be time for a change.
The bodies of a man and a woman were found in a room on the 13th floor of the Moxy Hotel in Boston's theater district. The police and Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden are investigating the incident, assuring that there is no threat to the general public or guests at this time. The medical examiner took the bodies away, and some guests are seeking alternative accommodations. The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.
Former Boston Police K-9 officer Joseph Fisher pleaded guilty to eight federal charges, including assaulting a Capitol Police officer with a chair during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Fisher, identified by online "sedition hunters," entered the Capitol and engaged in a physical assault against the officer. He is set to be sentenced on May 24 and is among the more than 1,250 people charged in connection with the attack.
Former Boston police officer Joseph R. Fisher pleaded guilty to assaulting a US Capitol police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021 storming of the Capitol. Fisher, who retired in 2016, is expected to be sentenced on May 24 and was arrested in March by FBI agents. He pushed a chair into a Capitol police officer and engaged in a physical altercation before leaving the Capitol building.
Pro-Palestinian activists disrupted Mayor Michelle Wu’s State of the City Address in Boston, unfurling a banner and prompting their removal by police. Despite the interruption, Wu continued her speech, emphasizing the city's inclusivity. The activists will be arraigned in court, and Wu outlined initiatives to improve residents' quality of life, including a program providing free admission to various cultural institutions for BPS students and their families on select Sundays starting in 2024.
Boston Police are investigating a fatal hit and run outside the Encore casino in Charlestown, where a pedestrian was struck by a car and pronounced dead. The vehicle fled the scene, and traffic in the area was impacted due to the police investigation.
Four people were hospitalized and one person was arrested after a stabbing incident in Dorchester, Boston. Police responded to a report of a stabbing at a location on Mt Vernon St. The victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a local hospital. The incident took place at an address listed as a DoubleTree by Hilton, but further details have not been confirmed. An investigation is ongoing.
A man was shot while sitting in his car near a Roxbury intersection and is being treated for life-threatening injuries at a local hospital. Boston Police received a ShotSpotter alert indicating gunfire and found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The police are interviewing witnesses to determine the motive behind the shooting, and there is currently no suspect description available.