Coverage dated October 21, 2026

District Attorney rules off-duty Boston police officer was justified in deadly Chick-Fil-A shooting

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Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden ruled that an off-duty Boston police officer was justified in a 2025 fatal shooting at the Chick-Fil-A on Boylston Street....

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NBC Boston
Off-duty officer justified in 2025 shooting at Back Bay Chick-fil-A: Report (opens NBC Boston)
Published Oct 21, 2026
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An off-duty Boston police officer who shot and killed an armed man who was trying to stab two people at a popular fast food restaurant in Copley Square was justified in using deadly force, according to an investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.
WHDH Boston
District Attorney rules off-duty Boston police officer was justified in deadly Chick-Fil-A shooting (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Oct 21, 2026
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Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden ruled that an off-duty Boston police officer was justified in a 2025 fatal shooting at the Chick-Fil-A on Boylston Street....
Boston
DA: Officer was justified in off-duty shooting at Boston Chick-fil-A (opens Boston)
Published Oct 21, 2026
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"Officer Valenzuela fired his off-duty handgun in a lawful use of force that was necessary to prevent Mr. Jaramillo from killing or seriously wounding the younger male or anyone else."