Malden, Massachusetts – A man was shot by police after allegedly assaulting and robbing a woman and engaging in an altercation with officers. The incident occurred on Eastern Avenue, near the intersection of Warren Avenue, at around 9:15 a.m. Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan’s Office reported that the suspect, identified as Dominique Matthew Long, 31, of Malden, was involved in a confrontation with a woman and brandished a knife, according to witnesses.
The 43-year-old female victim was attacked by Long, who threw a cup at her and then struck her in the head. When she attempted to record the incident on her iPad, Long took it from her and displayed a knife. Long then proceeded to threaten another individual with the same weapon. When confronted by multiple officers, Long refused to drop the items he was carrying and instead pulled out a kitchen-style knife, advancing towards the officers. Despite attempts to subdue Long using a Taser, he was shot by another officer.
Witnesses described a tense situation, with officers repeatedly instructing Long to drop the weapon before resorting to gunfire. Long was responsive at the scene and later taken to a hospital in Boston in stable condition. A police officer and the woman involved were also treated and released. Long faces several charges including armed robbery, assault and battery, and intimidation of a witness.
Family members of Long described him as a friendly and non-threatening individual who had recently secured a new job. The incident is currently under investigation by authorities, including the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police, and local Malden police. The community expressed regret over the unfortunate events, emphasizing the typically peaceful nature of the city and its residents.