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Police seek man after officer fires gun at vehicle in Jamaica Plain

The Boston Police Department says an officer fired his gun at a suspect's vehicle on Wachusett Street; the vehicle, which fled, was later found unoccupied

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Police in Boston have been searching for a suspect after an officer fired his gun at a vehicle in Jamaica Plain.

The incident happened on Wachusett Street shortly before 8 p.m. The Boston Police Department said the officer shot at the vehicle, which fled the area.

The vehicle was later found unoccupied a few blocks away on Weld Hill, police said.

"This is a normally a quiet neighborhood," said resident Rene Capeles. "You never really see things like this go on."

Police did not say what led up to the incident, but said they have contacted hospitals and don't believe anyone was hit by gunfire.

The search for the wanted man is ongoing.

No other information was immediately available.

Editor's Note: Police originally said the incident happened in Hyde Park.

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