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An off-duty Massachusetts policeman was shot dead in a confrontation with a police officer on Monday night because she accepted a restraining order.
Essex County District Attorney Paul Thect said at a press conference Tuesday that Kelsey Fitzsimmons, 28, was an official with the Andover Police Department when three officers arrived at the order, Essex County District Attorney Paul Thect said in a press conference Tuesday.
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Kelsey Fitzsimmons, 28, was shot dead while fighting her colleagues. (Northandover Police Department)
“A armed confrontation occurred when one of the officers escorted Ms. Fitzsimone during the court order service,” Tucker said.
He said an officer opened fire and attacked Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons, who had served in the police department for only more than a year, was taken to Boston Hospital and was in a stable condition.
Kelsey Fitzsimmons is seen in images from the North Andover Police Department. (Northandover Police Department)
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She is still on administrative leave. No details about the shootings and restraining orders were disclosed, citing the ongoing investigation.
He said the shooting was being investigated by Massachusetts Police Detectives assigned to Tucker’s office.
