A police officer has been taken to Boston Medical Center after being shot in the face tonight while a suspect has been killed, police said.

"We have one officer fighting for his life. He's in tough shape. He's in an induced coma," said police Commissioner William Evans. "He's in critical condition."

Evans identified the officer tonight as 34-year-old John T. Moynihan -- a former Army Ranger who served in Iraq and was honored at the White House last year for being one of the first responders in Watertown following the April 2013 firefight with the marathon bombers.

Chief William Gross told the Herald the suspect in the shooting was killed. No further information was available about the dead man.

Both were shot on Humboldt Avenue in the area of Ruthven Street shortly before 7 tonight after police pulled over a car. An innocent bystander was also wounded in the arm, police said.

At a press conference outside Boston Medical Center, Evans said the officer was shot under the right eye right after the car was pulled over and the officer "returned fire."

"The doctors are working hard on him," Evans added. "(The suspect) came out firing before our officers had time to react."

The shooting scene in Roxbury has been closed off as teams of officers sweep the area.

Evans said the shooting tonight points to a problem of danger on the streets.

"There's way too many guns out there and way too many kids running with them out there," he added.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh said tonight he's praying for the officer: "My thoughts and prayers are with the Officer injured tonight, his family and friends and the entire Boston Police Department during this difficult time. These acts of violence have no place in our neighborhoods. Our community is stronger than ever, and tonight we are thankful for all of those who put their lives on the on the line every day to protect our City."

Developing...

prayers sent from here

Prayers from here, as well.

Ed

Damn.......

Prayers on the way.

That sucks and I hope he pulls through. If he does, its still going to be tough.



I'm sorry, but this part of the story chaps my ass too:


The problem is they aren't "kids running with guns", they're criminals and you have a crime problem....

Prayers for Officer John Moynihan complete recovery.

And good riddens to the perp who shot him.

Lot easier for the police commissioner to blame the 'prevalence of guns' than it is for him to blame the prevalence of criminals.
I hope the officer survives and heals up as well as he can.

+1 from here

You either stand with police or you stand against them and they have clearly spoken on this issue time and time again.

+1 for prayers

Sherp, this is not the time and place for your snarky BS.

Prayers for the officer.

No snarky and no bs. Police officers do not want you to have the firearms privileges they are supposed to have.

Apologies to KG for high jacking this thread.

I also pray someone wasn't standing by with a cell phone camera so we can depend entirely on the police side of the story to prove the perp guilty.

Kudos to the state of Texas for trying to get us back to that better time. I am sure Massachusetts will follow since democrats tag along where Republicans have already blazed the trail.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/03/25/texas-cop-watcher-bill-under-fire-from-various-groups/

Prayers to this officer.

+1

norm

Then don't do it. Simply ignore the troll. Posting pics and such every time this moron shows up is another form of acknowledgement for him. He gets off on it.

Just put him on ignore and stick to it.

He is on ignore,that's why it is pics.

Prayers for the officer and his family are on the way.

Also praying sherp goes away.

Thoughts and prayers from Iowa.

Not a troll at all and don't get off on replies.

I like that the perp is guilty without trial and just hope no one has a cell phone video to cast doubt on what happened as is so often the case.

Amen, brother!!!

Prayers for the officer!

No trial. The other Boston cops gunned the MFer down like the dog he is (was) after he shot their partner in the face at point blank during a routine traffic stop.

The cop who took a round just under his right eye is still alive and fighting for his life.

What a classy guy........

Prayers for the Officer.

Just saw that on the news, prayers offered from here.

STFU. This ain't the time, place, or thread for trolling.

+1 Thoughts and prayers for the officer and family

Responding to Sheet Sheep Shat Sherp only encourages him. Thee only reason he posts it to piss good people off.

He's a troll,nothing more,nothing less.

Have it on ignore and will continue posting the stuff that I do. Pretty sure that piss's him off. If not,it makes me feel better.

So do I but folks insist on responding to him. I don't open any new post he makes and only see anything he posts it it is quoted. Responding to him just makes him happy.

Disagree Scott,when I respond it has nothing to do with his post. I just write down my thoughts or happenings for the day.

I understand but you my friend are not the problem.

Gotcha.

Now lets get back to the officer and his family. Prayers sent.

Prayers sent from N.C. I am glad that the piece of garbage was killed.

Any updates on the Officer condition?

+1

Prayers sent from here.
May Our Lord watch over the officer.

I will be praying for a speedy and total recovery.

Jim

Prayers for a speedy recovery John Moynihan, and comfort for your family.

Oh I agree! No trial is best for officers. Too bad the real perps in this incident didn't pull a gun on Sgt. Guzman so he and his Boston PD brothers/sisters could have gunned them down like the dogs they are.

http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/28182423/bpd-officer-of-the-year-charged-with-lewd-conduct

Gonna be a lazy bum today.

I understand elkhunter is embarrassed by the many deeds police do(such as Sgt. Guzman) and telling us about his day is just the way he expresses his shame over those incidents instead of being proud.

For supper,gonna make country style ribs on the grill.

He's in a medically induced coma in critical condition, but still alive as of now. Will be heading into surgery tomorrow, according to a news report I heard on the way into town just now. Bullet is still lodged in his head behind an ear. No idea what kind of slug he got hit with, but it was a .357 mag round out of a wheelgun. He emptied same at the other cops as he attempted to flee, but no other hits were made by him.

A total of 6 gang unit cops were on scene making the original stop, and of the 5 still capable of doing so, at least three opened up with their sidearms and killed him then and there.

The specific area of the shootings is a very tough neighborhood (Humboltd Ave @ Ruthven in Roxbury), and has been for a long, long time; thus the gang unit presence. I hope that Officer Moynihan pulls through. It's a thankless and difficult job, working the mean streets in these kinds of neighborhoods, and these guys often really do earn their pay. They sure did that day.

Here's a pic of the cop and the scumbag (former).

Thanks for the update KG, our prayers for him and his family will continue.

BTW, guess who made my ignore list......

Same here.

Thanks KG,prayers for the Surgeons and the Officer.


The perp,well,he got what he earned.

Hope Boston PD comes down on this family of scumbags in the same way.

http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/28182423/bpd-officer-of-the-year-charged-with-lewd-conduct

FOAD!

Yep, that is what I thought needed to be said when that family accused the officer.

http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/28182423/bpd-officer-of-the-year-charged-with-lewd-conduct

FOAD!!

Gang unit cops are the best of the finest.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/lapd/scandal/cron.html

See above post.

Great idea! Heck, there is even a movie based on their heroics.

BLA,BLAH,BLAH

Thanks for the update, Leighton. Prayers sent from Indy...

http://www.necn.com/news/new-englan...urgery-After-Shooting-297931841.html?f32

I won't speak for Moynihan, but if he's anything like the BPD K9 guys I've trained with, I'm sure he'd offer Sherp a sincere GFY!

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*** You are ignoring this user ***

Now that's a joke.

Boston's finest routinely tell civilians(either by word or by action) to GFY.

Ran out of propane in the grill,so,cooked the ribs under the broiler.

Video released from the incident.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=37e_1428696142

KG,what's the latest on Officer Moynihan condition?

I'm going to smile when our resident troll finally dies. Hopefully it will be a protracted affair with much pain involved. I'm quite sure the funeral will notable due to the lack of attendance by people who had any respect for the pathetic little worm.

Prayers for the officer to make a complete recovery. To survive Iraq only to fall in the hood would be terrible. Prayers for his family too.

Kinda hard to "stick to it" when others keep quoting the cockksucker.

Sonofa...

I hope the young man pulls through.

So sorry to learn of this and wish there were something beyond prayers that would help. All LEOs - from the very best over to the maybe not so good - never know when some bad guy is going to come out firing on them. Deserving of our respect and support.

I hope Officer Moynihan Pulls thru, and has no lasting problems over this...

Roxbury was a snake pit back in 1972... I'm sure there has been no improvement.....

Where is Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton? They should be apologizing for one of their flock shooting an officer, as they darn sure are real vocal when a white officer shoots one of their flock....

Excellent new development today. Tough bastard, that one.

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BOSTON (CBS) – The decorated Boston police officer who was shot in the face during a traffic stop has returned home.

The Boston Police Department announced on Saturday that Officer John Moynihan was released from the hospital. Moynihan’s condition is described as “serious but improving” after he was shot in the face at point blank range on March 27 in Roxbury.

Related: DA Releases Video Of Boston Police Officer Shot In Face

“In the days after the shooting, John and his family have been strengthened, humbled and inspired by the outpouring of love and support they’ve received – not only from his closest friends and fellow officers – but also from concerned citizens and strangers from all over the country wishing him a full and speedy recovery,” Boston Police said. “Above all else, John would especially like to thank and acknowledge the officers on scene for the lightening quick reaction and response that he credits for saving his life.”

Moynihan’s road to recovery is described as “challenging,” and Boston Police said he will continue to rehabilitate his injuries.

On Friday Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley released video of the shooting.

Read: Ed Davis Says Releasing Video Of Boston Officer Being Show Is ‘New Standard’

The video appears to show suspect Angelo West get out of his car as officers approach without their guns drawn. He then is seen shooting Moynihan at close range and running before officers eventually shoot and kill him.

Conley’s office is continuing to investigate the shooting.

Moynihan is a decorated officer and former Army Ranger who was honored for his role in saving the life of Transit Officer Dic Donohue, who was injured during a shootout with Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Yes he is! Great news that he is going home.

Thanks KG.

Correct. Ghettofabulous shythole, the lot of it. No redeeming qualities whatsoever, save for a handful of soul food and chicken joints, AFAIC.

I like your brand of compassion, sir. Works for me, too.

That is great news. Continued prayers for a full recovery.

Cheers!

Thanks, Leighton.

No worries, but welcome, friend Paul.