Breaking: Two Police Officers Shot in Boston

There aren’t a lot of details so far, most are coming from the Boston PD Twitter page. Here are some of the updates from it:

#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: 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

Commissioner Evans: “One of my officers is being treated for life threatening injures while the other’s injuries appear to be non-life.”

— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) October 13, 2016

This horrible news is happening as a backdrop to the latest election squabbling. That, and the frequency of this type of attack show just how screwed up the priorities of almost everyone in this country have become.

We’ll post more info when it’s available.