A Boston gunman who critically wounded two police officers before he was shot dead on Wednesday night was a self-described bounty hunter.
Kirk Figueroa, 33, fired at officers shortly after they arrived at a home after responding to a fight between roommates. He was armed with an assault rifle and a protective vest.
The wounded officers were in "extremely critical condition" early Thursday but are out of surgery and with their families, according to Police Commissioner William Evans.
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