Suspect shot by police in Mansfield, allegedly dragged officer with car

MANSFIELD - A man was shot by police in the parking lot of a Mansfield hotel after he allegedly dragged an officer with his car and fled the scene.

Mansfield officers were called to the Red Roof Inn on Forbes Boulevard at about 3:45 p.m. for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they were met by North Attleboro police officers who were already on scene.

North Attleboro police say the officers were there to "serve outstanding arrest warrants on an individual who posed a danger to the community."

Officers located the suspect, Kevin Burke of North Attleboro, and attempted to arrest him. Burke then fled in a black BMW, dragging an officer, North Attleboro police said.

A second North Attleboro police officer fired his gun at the suspect, hitting him in the arm.

Suspect arrested in North Attleboro

The suspect's vehicle was located in North Attleboro a short time later and Burke was taken into custody. He was treated at the hospital and released into police custody.

A second person was taken into custody at the hotel. Their identity has not been released.

Three North Attleboro police officers were injured during the incident and are expected to make a full recovery.

Mansfield Police Chief Ronald Sellon said the shooting occurred prior to the arrival of Mansfield officers.

The shooting is under investigation by the Bristol County District Attorney's office.