Car linked to shooting of Mass. grandma also struck officer, police say

Authorities say a automobile they imagine is linked to the taking pictures of a grandmother in Massachusetts earlier this week additionally struck a police officer Friday.

Chelsea police had been looking for a silver Subaru on Friday with the license plate quantity “9GK342.” The motive force of the automobile is accused of dashing into East Boston over the Chelsea Avenue bridge after placing an officer throughout a cease. The officer was handled for his accidents and didn’t go to the hospital, in keeping with Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes.

WCVB reported the automobile is now in police custody after it was present in Lynn and towed to the Chelsea Police Division. Authorities had been ready for a search warrant.

Kyes says the automobile is expounded to the taking pictures of a 68-year-old grandmother in entrance of 87 Washington Ave. in Chelsea on Thursday. Officers responded round 1:10 p.m. to a report of gunshots involving two or extra individuals and located the lady shot on Everett Avenue. She was taken to Massachusetts Basic Hospital in Boston, the place she was reported to be in steady situation and is anticipated to outlive, in keeping with police.

The lady was not concerned in an altercation reported on the time of the taking pictures, authorities mentioned. She was shot as she entered her car after leaving a close-by enterprise.

Witnesses reported seeing a person working away after the taking pictures, together with a silver sedan fleeing the realm, in keeping with police.

Chelsea police and Massachusetts State Police detectives are investigating the taking pictures. Residents within the metropolis can present data anonymously by calling the 24-hour tip line at (617) 466-4880.