Authorities report that a man armed with an assault-style rifle fires at drivers on a busy road outside Boston on Monday, wounding two people before he is shot by law enforcement. Accounts describe the suspect firing “randomly” at passing vehicles as he walks along the roadway, with at least one report indicating bullets strike multiple cars, including a state police vehicle. Several motorists react by stopping, scrambling, or hiding under their cars for cover as the shooting continues.
Law enforcement response arrives quickly. The Washington Times report says a state trooper and a former Marine open fire on the suspect after the initial shots. Other accounts reference the gunman being shot and taken out of action. The incident triggers a public safety response and prompts an investigation into the circumstances, including whether the attack is tied to any specific motive.
The reported number of victims is two wounded, and the suspect is killed or incapacitated by gunfire from responders, according to descriptions in the available coverage. Further details are not included in the provided summaries.
