Off-Duty Boston Officer Fatally Shoots Knife-Wielding Attacker in Chick-fil-A

The attacker, who pursued two individuals into the restaurant, was shot after refusing to drop his weapon despite police warnings.

An off-duty Boston police officer fatally shot a man armed with a knife at a Chick-fil-A in the Back Bay neighborhood Saturday evening.
The man reportedly chased two individuals into the restaurant and attempted to stab them before being confronted by the officer.
The officer identified himself, instructed the attacker to drop the weapon, and discharged his firearm when the attacker did not comply.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Police Commissioner Michael Cox offered condolences to the attacker's family and praised the officer’s quick response.
The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office is leading the investigation, reviewing video footage and interviewing witnesses to determine the motive.