Results tagged “swat”

The man with the rifle at Burlington Mall was really carrying an umbrella. Yes, a man was carrying an umbrella when rain was forecast. "The situation is cleared. There was no threat," State Police said in a statement. State Police reportedly interviewed the man, after he called to identify himself, and determined he wasn't a threat. A mall employee was just glad it was a scare and nothing more. ""I was really glad when it was over. It was certainly a major relief," said Rachel Montagna of Wet Seal. [Globe] more ›

A 68-year old Framingham man died after a drug raid at 26 Fountain St. in Framingham in which a SWAT team member's weapon discharged, killing Eurie Stamp. Police arrested Joseph Bushfan, 20, of Framingham, and Devon Talbert, also 20, of Boston, for possession with intent to deliver a class B drug and drug violation in a school zone based on a Framingham sting operation. Bushfan was held on $5000 cash bail and has prior offenses. Talbot was released on personal recognizance. Police got a search warrant after a confidential informant allegedly bought crack cocaine from Bushfan and Talbert. The shooting is still being investigated. [Globe] more ›

-- A Shell gas station manager was shot at a Citizens Bank in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. The victim was depositing weekend receipts. The FBI is looking for two men. [WCVB] more ›

--The police repeat that they don't want any post-Super Bowl shenanigans. [WBZ] more ›