Boston Mayor Faces Criticism Over Condolences to Knife-Wielding Suspect Killed by Off-Duty Officer

Mayor Michelle Wu expressed sympathy for the family of a man fatally shot by an officer after an attempted stabbing, drawing backlash from some officials and commentators.

An off-duty Boston police officer fatally shot a knife-wielding man who chased two people into a Chick-fil-A in the city's Back Bay neighborhood on Saturday evening.
The officer identified himself and ordered the suspect to drop the weapon before firing when the suspect refused to comply, according to police reports.
Mayor Michelle Wu and other city officials expressed condolences to the family of the deceased suspect, alongside praise for the officer's actions in preventing further harm.
Critics, including conservative commentators and public figures, condemned Wu's remarks, accusing her of prioritizing sympathy for the suspect over the victims and public safety.
The incident remains under investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney's office, which is seeking additional witnesses and reviewing video evidence to understand the events leading up to the shooting.