Overview
- An 83-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing Washington Street in Walpole around 1:30 p.m. and later died at a hospital, according to Norfolk County DA Michael Morrissey.
- The 19-year-old driver remained at the scene and no charges have been filed as the Norfolk County DA’s office and Walpole Police continue the investigation.
- Cambridge Police say two people were shot after a reported fight at a Howard Street residence around 3:20 a.m. on Christmas Day, and both were taken to local hospitals.
- The Cambridge incident was described by police as isolated with no broader threat to public safety.
- Boston Police arrested Darrin O’Neil, 60, outside Dick’s Sporting Goods on Boylston Street after finding more than $400 in stolen merchandise, noting seven active warrants against him and pointing to increased shoplifting enforcement under the city’s Safe Shopping Initiative.