US EditionOff-Duty Police Officer Shot by Police During Confrontation at Mass. Home
- A North Andover police officer who was not on duty sustained serious injuries after being shot by a fellow officer during an armed confrontation at her residence on Monday evening around 6:30 p.m.
- The shooting took place during an effort by an on-duty officer and two colleagues to enforce a court-issued restraining order that required the off-duty officer to relinquish her firearms, though the circumstances leading to the incident remain unclear.
- Officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons was promptly treated and transported to a hospital near Boston, where she was reported to be in stable condition; the officer who shot her is a seasoned veteran with more than two decades of service.
- The Essex County District Attorney’s office highlighted that many questions remain unanswered and emphasized that serving court-approved restraining orders can be among the most hazardous tasks for law enforcement. The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed at this time.
- State and local authorities continue investigating the incident, meeting with lawyers and exploring possible future charges, highlighting the complex and serious nature of law enforcement serving court orders.
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