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Six Hospitalized After Knife Incident at Forest Hills Station

3/21/2026

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Six people were hospitalized after an incident at Forest Hills station in Jamaica Plain on March 20, 2026.
The incident involved a transit officer and knife-wielding suspect, with officer's gun discharged during a struggle.
The upper busway closed around 11:15 a.m. and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) service resumed by 1:30 p.m.
Boston Police assisted MBTA Police in the investigation, and video showed police vehicles and ambulances at the scene.

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Story summary

Six people were hospitalized after an incident at Forest Hills station in Jamaica Plain on March 20, 2026.
The incident involved a transit officer and knife-wielding suspect, with officer's gun discharged during a struggle.
The upper busway closed around 11:15 a.m. and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) service resumed by 1:30 p.m.
Boston Police assisted MBTA Police in the investigation, and video showed police vehicles and ambulances at the scene.