Officer Charged After Carjacking Suspect Fatally Shot Hitting Cruiser
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Summary
- A carjacking suspect, Stephenson King, was fatally shot by police in Roxbury, Massachusetts, on March 11, 2026, after attempting to flee in a stolen vehicle and striking a police cruiser.
- Officer Nicholas O’Malley was later charged with voluntary manslaughter, as investigators determined King was unarmed and lethal force was not warranted. Legal proceedings are ongoing.
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The investigation highlights that King was unarmed and that O’Malley fired in a situation investigators believe did not warrant lethal force. Legal proceedings are ongoing as the case heads toward trial.
Authorities determined probable cause for manslaughter after reviewing the scene, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing physical evidence.
Investigators cited physical evidence and multiple witness statements showing O’Malley acted in a way likely to cause King’s death and was not acting in self-defense or defense of others.
On March 19, 2026, Boston police officer Nicholas O’Malley, 33, was arrested and arraigned in Roxbury District Court. He faces voluntary manslaughter in connection with Stephenson King’s death.
The shooting occurred March 11, shortly before 10 p.m. in Linwood Square, Roxbury. King, 39, attempted to flee after being stopped for a carjacking and struck a police cruiser. He was pronounced dead at Boston Medical Center at 10:24 p.m. Two officers in the struck cruiser were evaluated at a nearby hospital.
An investigation into the incident is underway. The carjacked victim was uninjured.
The suspect was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Two officers were inside the vehicle when it was struck, and they were taken to a nearby hospital for assessment of possible injuries.
Police located the suspect still inside the stolen car and gave him multiple commands, which he ignored. Instead, he hit the gas on the car and attempted to flee, striking a police cruiser. Police then opened fire.
A carjacking suspect was fatally shot by police last night after he fled the scene of a carjacking, per local news.
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The investigation highlights that King was unarmed and that O’Malley fired in a situation investigators believe did not warrant lethal force. Legal proceedings are ongoing as the case heads toward trial.
Authorities determined probable cause for manslaughter after reviewing the scene, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing physical evidence.
Investigators cited physical evidence and multiple witness statements showing O’Malley acted in a way likely to cause King’s death and was not acting in self-defense or defense of others.
On March 19, 2026, Boston police officer Nicholas O’Malley, 33, was arrested and arraigned in Roxbury District Court. He faces voluntary manslaughter in connection with Stephenson King’s death.
The shooting occurred March 11, shortly before 10 p.m. in Linwood Square, Roxbury. King, 39, attempted to flee after being stopped for a carjacking and struck a police cruiser. He was pronounced dead at Boston Medical Center at 10:24 p.m. Two officers in the struck cruiser were evaluated at a nearby hospital.
An investigation into the incident is underway. The carjacked victim was uninjured.
The suspect was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Two officers were inside the vehicle when it was struck, and they were taken to a nearby hospital for assessment of possible injuries.
Police located the suspect still inside the stolen car and gave him multiple commands, which he ignored. Instead, he hit the gas on the car and attempted to flee, striking a police cruiser. Police then opened fire.
A carjacking suspect was fatally shot by police last night after he fled the scene of a carjacking, per local news.
Citizen user video shows police activity nearby.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 26 Highland Ave.
The investigation highlights that King was unarmed and that O’Malley fired in a situation investigators believe did not warrant lethal force. Legal proceedings are ongoing as the case heads toward trial.
Authorities determined probable cause for manslaughter after reviewing the scene, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing physical evidence.
Investigators cited physical evidence and multiple witness statements showing O’Malley acted in a way likely to cause King’s death and was not acting in self-defense or defense of others.
On March 19, 2026, Boston police officer Nicholas O’Malley, 33, was arrested and arraigned in Roxbury District Court. He faces voluntary manslaughter in connection with Stephenson King’s death.
The shooting occurred March 11, shortly before 10 p.m. in Linwood Square, Roxbury. King, 39, attempted to flee after being stopped for a carjacking and struck a police cruiser. He was pronounced dead at Boston Medical Center at 10:24 p.m. Two officers in the struck cruiser were evaluated at a nearby hospital.
An investigation into the incident is underway. The carjacked victim was uninjured.
The suspect was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Two officers were inside the vehicle when it was struck, and they were taken to a nearby hospital for assessment of possible injuries.
Police located the suspect still inside the stolen car and gave him multiple commands, which he ignored. Instead, he hit the gas on the car and attempted to flee, striking a police cruiser. Police then opened fire.
A carjacking suspect was fatally shot by police last night after he fled the scene of a carjacking, per local news.
Citizen user video shows police activity nearby.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 26 Highland Ave.
The investigation highlights that King was unarmed and that O’Malley fired in a situation investigators believe did not warrant lethal force. Legal proceedings are ongoing as the case heads toward trial.
Authorities determined probable cause for manslaughter after reviewing the scene, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing physical evidence.
Investigators cited physical evidence and multiple witness statements showing O’Malley acted in a way likely to cause King’s death and was not acting in self-defense or defense of others.
On March 19, 2026, Boston police officer Nicholas O’Malley, 33, was arrested and arraigned in Roxbury District Court. He faces voluntary manslaughter in connection with Stephenson King’s death.
The shooting occurred March 11, shortly before 10 p.m. in Linwood Square, Roxbury. King, 39, attempted to flee after being stopped for a carjacking and struck a police cruiser. He was pronounced dead at Boston Medical Center at 10:24 p.m. Two officers in the struck cruiser were evaluated at a nearby hospital.
An investigation into the incident is underway. The carjacked victim was uninjured.
The suspect was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Two officers were inside the vehicle when it was struck, and they were taken to a nearby hospital for assessment of possible injuries.
Police located the suspect still inside the stolen car and gave him multiple commands, which he ignored. Instead, he hit the gas on the car and attempted to flee, striking a police cruiser. Police then opened fire.
A carjacking suspect was fatally shot by police last night after he fled the scene of a carjacking, per local news.
Citizen user video shows police activity nearby.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 26 Highland Ave.
The investigation highlights that King was unarmed and that O’Malley fired in a situation investigators believe did not warrant lethal force. Legal proceedings are ongoing as the case heads toward trial.
Authorities determined probable cause for manslaughter after reviewing the scene, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing physical evidence.
Investigators cited physical evidence and multiple witness statements showing O’Malley acted in a way likely to cause King’s death and was not acting in self-defense or defense of others.
On March 19, 2026, Boston police officer Nicholas O’Malley, 33, was arrested and arraigned in Roxbury District Court. He faces voluntary manslaughter in connection with Stephenson King’s death.
The shooting occurred March 11, shortly before 10 p.m. in Linwood Square, Roxbury. King, 39, attempted to flee after being stopped for a carjacking and struck a police cruiser. He was pronounced dead at Boston Medical Center at 10:24 p.m. Two officers in the struck cruiser were evaluated at a nearby hospital.
An investigation into the incident is underway. The carjacked victim was uninjured.
The suspect was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Two officers were inside the vehicle when it was struck, and they were taken to a nearby hospital for assessment of possible injuries.
Police located the suspect still inside the stolen car and gave him multiple commands, which he ignored. Instead, he hit the gas on the car and attempted to flee, striking a police cruiser. Police then opened fire.
A carjacking suspect was fatally shot by police last night after he fled the scene of a carjacking, per local news.
Citizen user video shows police activity nearby.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 26 Highland Ave.
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As soon as the nice weather comes it always starts
Good because why are we robbing people?
2 officers injured non life threatening injuries they were both in the er being treated while I was there. 2 detective females came in asking for them.
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As soon as the nice weather comes it always starts
Good because why are we robbing people?
2 officers injured non life threatening injuries they were both in the er being treated while I was there. 2 detective females came in asking for them.
/boston for BPD and BFD scanner channels
As soon as the nice weather comes it always starts
Good because why are we robbing people?
2 officers injured non life threatening injuries they were both in the er being treated while I was there. 2 detective females came in asking for them.
/boston for BPD and BFD scanner channels
As soon as the nice weather comes it always starts
Good because why are we robbing people?
2 officers injured non life threatening injuries they were both in the er being treated while I was there. 2 detective females came in asking for them.
/boston for BPD and BFD scanner channels
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As soon as the nice weather comes it always starts
Good because why are we robbing people?
2 officers injured non life threatening injuries they were both in the er being treated while I was there. 2 detective females came in asking for them.
/boston for BPD and BFD scanner channels