One suspect is dead and two Boston Police officers are injured following a shooting in the Orient Heights neighborhood of East Boston late Wednesday night.
WHDH-TV reported one was shot in the groin and the other was shot in the leg.
Boston police took to Twitter to update the community, while others used the social network to send prayers:
#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
#BPDCommunityAlert: #BPD asking community members around 136 Gladstone Street to shelter-in-place as officers search area for suspect.
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) October 13, 2016
#BPDAlert: Officers were responding to call for a person with a gun at 136 Gladstone Street at 10:51pm when officers came under fire.
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) October 13, 2016
#BPDAlert: Shelter-in-place has been lifted. One suspect has been located. Scene is secure. Residents kindly asked to remain inside.
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) October 13, 2016
#BPD Commissioner Evans: "The situation in East Boston is under control. Please pray for our officers."
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) October 13, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with @bostonpolice and the two officers shot tonight in East Boston. #BostonPolice #Hullpolice
— Hull Police (@HullPolice) October 13, 2016
Thoughts are with @bostonpolice and the officers shot in E Boston. Praying for a quick recovery
— Rob Clouse (@RobClouse) October 13, 2016
Praying for the two @bostonpolice officers shot tonight in East Boston. Our thoughts, too, with their fellow officers.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) October 13, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers for the two @bostonpolice officer's shot. #BostonStrong
— Newton Police (@newtonpolice) October 13, 2016
Asking all to keep @bostonpolice in your prayers and especially the 2 injured officers at Mass General and their families.
— Commissioner JoeFinn (@ChiefJoeFinn) October 13, 2016