A police officer was shot in a central Massachusetts town overnight Sunday and sources said the officer later died, Fox 25 Boston reported.
The shooter is on the loose, the station reported.
Massachusetts State Police said the Auburn police officer was shot at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday. Auburn is about 45 miles southwest of Boston.
BREAKING: Sources say Auburn police officer shot overnight has died. https://t.co/sVXcclCLeq pic.twitter.com/yXKK0cc0QI
— FOX25 News Boston (@fox25news) May 22, 2016
The officer was rushed to UMass Medical Center in Worcester, WGGB/WSHM-TV reported.
The officer’s identity was not immediately available.
Investigators believe the officer was driving in a cruiser and collecting ballistic evidence when the shooting took place, WMUR-TV reported.
The shooter fled the scene in a vehicle and police were looking for him, the station reported.
Our thoughts and prayers are with @AuburnMAPolice as they mourn the loss of one of their officers who was killed overnight.
— Arlington Police (@ArlingtonMAPD) May 22, 2016
The investigation continues at this hour by both State Police and Auburn Police.
If you have any information that could help detectives find this suspect or if you know anything about this incident, please contact the Auburn Police Department at (508) 832-7777.
