Weymouth cop, woman shot dead by suspect who allegedly took officer's gun

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Source: CBS News

WEYMOUTH, Mass. -- A Massachusetts police officer and bystander have died from wounds sustained when a suspect allegedly took the officer's gun and fired following a vehicle crash and a foot chase. Authorities say Weymouth officer Michael Chesna was shot multiple times before 8 a.m. Sunday, and died from the injures at South Shore Hospital.

Officials say an unidentified elderly woman also died after being hit by stray bullets in a nearby home.

Weymouth Police Chief Richard Grimes identified the shooting suspect as Emmanuel Lopes, and said he was in custody.

Police say the suspect crashed a car, fled the scene, and attacked Chesna with a stone. Chesna fell to the ground, and officials say, Lopes took the officer's gun and shot Chesna multiple times.

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/weymouth-massachusetts-police-officer-michael-chesna-bystander-shot-dead-today-2018-07-15/

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Wonder if this could be classified as a federal crime....

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

1. Why would it be "federal"?. State law should cover the murders. nt

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4. A federal crime could carry the death penalty, but not a state one. But you're right.

I doubt they'd try to classify it as federal

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2. Dumb me...

did not know there is a Weymouth in the US. Thought you were posting a UK story.

[NutmegYankee]

3. New England probably has a place named after every English location.

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6. THIS

Weymouth, Falmouth, all sorts of "mouths".

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5. No words...