On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at approximately 4:30am, the Medford Police Emergency Communications Center received a report of individuals attempting to break into a motor vehicle in the area of Barbara Lane in West Medford.
An officer in the area observed a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle involved in the area of Lincoln Road. As the officer attempted to make contact with the vehicle, it drove at the officer, resulting in the officer discharging their firearm.
Massachusetts State Police were notified and Medford Police officers and State Police Troopers followed the vehicle from Medford into Malden where the suspect vehicle was involved in a crash with a State Police cruiser.
The vehicle stopped shortly after, and the occupants fled on foot and were apprehended by Medford Police and State Police Troopers at James Streets and Medford Streets in Malden.
Five individuals, all juveniles, were taken into custody by Medford Police.
Three officers and one suspect were transported to area hospitals with minor injuries. None of the injuries were related to the shots fired.
This is still an active and ongoing investigation.
More information will be released when available.