Gun-Wielding Woman Shot by Officer in Lengthy Standoff at Norwood Business
ICARO Media Group
NORWOOD, Mass. - A gun-wielding woman was shot by an officer after a lengthy standoff at Extra Space Storage on Morse Street in Norwood on Friday afternoon, according to Norwood Police Chief William Brooks.
The incident unfolded when officers responded to a 911 call reporting a dispute at the storage facility. Upon arrival, they encountered a "middle-aged" woman in the parking lot, who was holding a gun to her head. Chief Brooks stated that officers attempted to negotiate with her for approximately 45 minutes, trying to ascertain her needs and calm the situation.
However, the situation escalated when the woman began walking around the parking lot and pointing the firearm at the officers. In response, a Norwood officer discharged a single shot, striking the woman in the midsection. The officer took action when the woman approached the area where first responders were positioned.
Immediate aid was provided to the injured woman, and she was transported by ambulance to Norwood Airport, where she was subsequently airlifted to a hospital in Boston. At present, there is no information available regarding her condition.
Chief Brooks expressed relief that the woman is alive and emphasized that only one shot was fired throughout the entire incident. No officers were injured, with the bullet solely hitting the woman. The motive behind the woman's presence at Extra Space Storage and how she arrived at the scene are currently under investigation.
Chief Brooks commended his officers for their restraint and handling of the tense standoff. He stated, "The officers did a remarkable job throughout the entire incident. They were communicating with me and with each other. It would have been justified firing much earlier than they did."
The Norfolk District Attorney's Office has assigned state troopers to support the ongoing investigation led by the Norwood Police Department. As the investigation unfolds, authorities strive to uncover the reasons behind this intense confrontation and gather a comprehensive understanding of the events that transpired.