Boston transit police say man threatened to stab bus driver before struggle with officers

BOSTON (AP) — A man wielding a butcher knife tried to slash tires and threatened to stab a bus driver at a Boston transit station Friday before being taken into custody, authorities said.

Richard Sullivan, superintendent of police for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, said transit officers acted quickly after receiving a radio call about the man at the Forest Hills station late Friday morning. A struggle ensued, during which the suspect tried to grab an officer's gun, he said. The gun went off, but no one was shot or stabbed.

“This was a violent person armed with a butcher knife,” Sullivan said. “These officers, without hesitation, immediately rushed to the danger while other people were running away from it."

Two male transit officers, a Boston police officer and the suspect were injured, Sullivan said. According to Boston EMS, six people were taken to the hospital from the station, but Sullivan said he wasn't aware of the other two.

The incident drew multiple police cars and ambulances to the station, which includes bus, train and subway stops in the city’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood. The facility's upper busway was shut down around 11:15 a.m., with service rerouted to another section.

Associated Press writers Leah Willingham in Boston, and Kathy McCormack and Holly Ramer in Concord, New Hampshire, contributed.

Law enforcement officials work a crime scene at the Forest Hills train station in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood, Friday, March 20, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Law enforcement officials work a crime scene at the Forest Hills train station in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood, Friday, March 20, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Law enforcement officials work a crime scene at the Forest Hills train station in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood, Friday, March 20, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Law enforcement officials work a crime scene at the Forest Hills train station in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood, Friday, March 20, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Law enforcement officials work a crime scene at the Forest Hills train station in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood, Friday, March 20, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal center back William Saliba will avoid back surgery but faces an "extended period” in rehabilitation, the defending Premier League champions said Wednesday.

The 25-year-old France international was substituted out of his national team's 2-0 semifinal loss to France at the World Cup in the first half.

Arsenal confirmed in a medical update that Saliba sustained a back injury.

“Extensive assessments have concluded that surgery is not recommended, but William should now commence a managed recovery program,” Arsenal said in a statement.

“William’s rehabilitation will commence immediately, with continual management of his injury, and he is expected to be out of action for an extended period.”

Mikel Arteta's team begins its title defense on Aug. 21 against newly promoted Coventry.

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Players check on France's William Saliba (17) after he got injured during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

France's William Saliba (17) walks off the field after being injured during the World Cup semifinal soccer match against Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

France's William Saliba (17) is led off the pitch after being injured during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)