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Officers remain in ‘critical, but stable’ condition after East Boston shooting

Officer Richard Cintolo, left, and Officer Matt Morris. Boston Police Department via AP

October 15, 2016

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Both Boston police officers who were shot during a domestic dispute Wednesday night in East Boston reman in “critical, but stable” condition, according to a tweet Saturday from Boston police.

Both officers remain in critical but stable condition at this time. The BPD appreciates the continued support – your prayers are being heard pic.twitter.com/Zed7zISs3V

— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) October 15, 2016

Officers Richard Cintolo and Matthew Morris both underwent another round of surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital Friday and Saturday.

“We are grateful to the staff at MGH for their life saving work,” police tweeted.

Commissioner Evans visited MGH this morning where Officer Cintolo is recovering from his surgery yesterday. He is in good spirits.

— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) October 15, 2016

Officer Morris is currently in surgery and we are praying for him. We are grateful to the staff at MGH for their life saving work.

— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) October 15, 2016