Published October 7, 2010

What’s news on a gray Thursday afternoon in Boston:

Man Kills Self With Cop’s Gun Outside Lynn City Hall

A man is dead after he allegedly confronted a Lynn police officer, seized his service weapon and shot himself, prosecutors said today. (Globe)

Brookline Man Accused Of Spying On Cambridge Firm

Elliot Doxer, 42, allegedly … provided a variety of information about the customers, employees and business practices of Cambridge-based Akamai Technologies, Inc., an internet content firm where Doxer worked. (Brookline Patch)

BPS Superintendent Wants To Close 6 Schools

Superintendent Carol Johnson wants to close six schools with low test scores and graduation rates, including three in Hyde Park. The plan also calls for merging two schools in Dorchester and creating two charter schools. (WBUR)

Killing Of Mother And Son Is A Wake-Up Call

In a city that’s seen it’s share of murders, these killings stand out because they broke the rule, people say. Women and children aren’t supposed to die in drug or gang disputes. (WBUR)

BU Bike Thefts Tripled Last Month

Thieves stole 41 bikes in September, compared with 13 the previous September. So far, they’ve walked or ridden off with 76 bicycles in 2010, versus 59 in 2009, says Scott Paré, deputy director of public safety and BU Police Department deputy chief. (BU Today)

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