Video shows a hectic amount that runs after a fatal shoot in Boston by Chick-Fil-A

Boston-Neu Published surveillance video panic customers and employees of a Chick-Fil-A after the police run out of an officer of the non-servant officer shot and killed A man who chased two people with a knife. Now a legislator calls for a larger police presence in the area.

The shootout occurred on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. in the Chick-Fil-A in the Boylston Street. Witnesses told the police that the man armed with a knife persecuted two people inside and tried to stab them. The police said the non -servant officer asked the man to drop the knife, and when he did not correspond, the officially officer shot him. He later died in a nearby hospital.

“Frightened” guests and employees

“Last night, a member of the police in Boston recognized a threat, activated himself and took determined measures to end this threat and probably save countless life,” said the union. “It is proof of the obligation that your officers have for your beloved city, and the memory of the fact that you are never really” out of operation “. We are grateful that the officer and countless innocent civilians are physically safe,” said the Detective Union of Boston Police in an explanation.

Chick-Fil-A is traditionally closed on Sundays, but customers who were inside when the shots ring on Saturday could return to claim their left things.

“So many people left their things, our coats, our shopping bags, everything that was there. But at that moment we didn't know what was going on,” said one person who returned. “It was a really scary moment because I also started crying, other people cried. The employees were very supportive, but then they were also afraid.”

City Councilor Flynn demands more police

Boston's residents said that the shootout illuminates more light on someone of criminal activities in busy business areas all over the city.

“It is sad and I feel bad for everyone involved, it is just a terrible, terrible thing that happened,” said Matthew Vävinkle in Boston.

Doug McDonald has been living in the area for 59 years and said he was not surprised by the shootout.

“It is much less safe than three years ago, two years ago. Dangerous to walk along the street,” said McDonald. “It's dirty, it's overloaded. It's sad, the Back Bay was beautiful. Now it's somehow like a dump.”

The city council of Boston, Ed Flynn, said that the police, community and companies would have to work together in order to relieve part of the crime.

“I agree that the public security problems in and around this area are important, including problems with the quality of life. I don't think we have enough police officers in Boston,” said Flynn. “In fact, there are 130 civil servants compared to the last year. I also think that the court system also plays a crucial role in ensuring that we can no longer give people a passport who have to carry out prison terms if they are arrested and convicted.”

Vävinkle said he also saw many criminal activities in the Boylston Street region.

“I feel safe, but I think on the other hand, many women don't feel safe,” said Vävinkle.