STATEMENT FROM POLICE COMMISSIONER ED DAVIS RELATED TOOFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING OF MARQUIS BARKER
I wish to extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Marquis Barker and express our heartfelt condolences for their difficult loss particularly during this time of year. In addition, the department would also like to convey our sympathy to Mr. Barker’s friends and colleagues at the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department.
I would also like to communicate my concern and support for the officers involved in this tragic incident. My thoughts are also with the neighbors and community members impacted by this traumatizing series of events that occurred on Thanksgiving eve. This is clearly a tragedy for all involved.
In conjunction with the District Attorney’s office, the Boston Police Department is actively conducting a very thorough and detailed investigation of this incident. There will be a full departmental analysis to ensure that officers followed protocol.
The officers remain on routine administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.