2 people arrested after officer fires shot during drug investigation in Mansfield – Boston News, Weather, Sports

MANSFIELD, MASS. (WHDH) – An officer fired a single shot at a man who fled from authorities during a drug investigation at a Red Roof Inn hotel in Mansfield on Thursday, police said.

According to Mansfield Police Chief Ronald Sellon, police soon found the man's car in North Attleboro and took him into custody.

Sellon said authorities also arrested a suspect at the hotel in connection with the incident.

Although two officers were injured at the Red Roof Inn, Sellon said he did not know any further details about the cause of their injuries. Sellon said both officers were treated at the scene.

At a news conference, Sellon said North Attleboro police were investigating the man, who later fled the scene for suspected drug activity. Sellon said the man drove away in a black BMW, at which point a North Attleboro officer opened fire.

Sellon said Mansfield police were called to the Red Roof Inn around 3:45 p.m. after gunshots were fired and the man left the scene. In a post on Facebook, police asked community members to avoid the area while their investigation continues.

In an update, Sellon said the crime scene was secured and there was no further danger to the public.

Sellon said the incident remains under investigation.

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SKY7-HD was over the area around 4:30 p.m. and spotted police officers gathered in a parking lot behind the hotel. A yellow evidence marker was visible near a patrol car. A pile of broken glass was also at the scene.

A Massachusetts State Police spokesman said officers were assisting local police. As part of their efforts, police deployed a helicopter and sniffer dogs to help search for the man who fled from authorities, according to Trooper Brandon Doherty.

Sellon said he did not know if the fleeing man was hit by gunfire. He said the man's car was towed at about 5:45 p.m. to be processed as evidence.

7NEWS reached out to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office and North Attleboro Police for more information, but did not receive a response as of approximately 6:30 p.m.

This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on air and online for the latest updates.

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