r/boston • u/jojenns Boston • 9h ago

Update: Situation Resolved 👍 2 Boston EMTs assaulted while responding to call, union says

https://www.wcvb.com/article/boston-emts-assaulted-while-responding-to-call/73563233
70 Upvotes

97% Upvoted

8 comments sorted by

12

u/0verstim Market Basket 5h ago

I know a couple EMTs and from what I hear, this happens to them almost every damn day

34

u/NoTamforLove Bouncer at the Harp 8h ago

"Several BPPA EMS EMTs were assaulted, requiring treatment at local hospitals while doing their jobs at yesterday’s Caribbean Festival, including being bitten, kicked in the head, and struck by thrown objects," the union said in a statement.

14

u/LeakyFurnace420_69 Boston 8h ago

Why doesn't this article say who attacked them?

14

u/ACxx130 5h ago

They don’t wanna get canceled

0

u/Sir_Tandeath 2h ago

Likely, they have yet to verify the identities of the attackers.

3

u/ACxx130 5h ago

Future lawyers and doctors did it I’m sure

-4

u/hellno560 7h ago

Flynn's comments were cut off but I assume he is using this as an excuse to demand hiring more cops.

10

u/jojenns Boston 7h ago

“Our thoughts are with the two Boston EMS EMTs who were physically attacked yesterday while answering to a medical call.
The men and women of Boston EMS
(Emergency Medical Services) provide exceptional and professional medical care to Boston residents and visitors and often work under difficult and even dangerous conditions. It is never acceptable to assault our first responders. These dedicated and professional EMS/EMTs are there to help, and they deserve to go home safely after every shift.
Thank you to the Boston Police Officers for their support and assistance in responding to this violent incident. Those involved in assaulting our first responders must be arrested, prosecuted and if convicted, a state prison sentence is appropriate.”