"Around 4 p.m., Weymouth police responded to a 911 call for service at the Webb Memorial State Park off River Street, according to a statement from Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey. When police arrived, they encountered an individual, allegedly holding a knife, who appeared to be "in distress," according to Morrissey's office. An officer discharged their weapon and struck the person."
"Police immediately provided medical aid before the individual was transported to a nearby hospital, where they were later pronounced dead, officials said. In a statement posted on Facebook, the Weymouth Police Department described the situation as a "critical incident" and alerted the public."
Weymouth police responded to a 911 call at Webb Memorial State Park around 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Officers encountered an individual who appeared to be in distress and was allegedly holding a knife. An officer discharged their weapon, striking the person. Police provided immediate medical aid, and the individual was transported to a nearby hospital where they were pronounced dead. The Weymouth Police Department characterized the incident as critical with no ongoing threat to public safety. Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Norfolk District Attorney's Office are investigating the shooting. Names of the deceased and officer involved have not been released.
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