Police: Massachusetts man stole garbage truck, led officers through several cities

EVERETT, Mass. (WLNE) — A Massachusetts man is facing a host of charges after leading police in a wild, hours-long multi-city car chase Thursday.

Police said the suspect stole a garbage truck and hit several cars as he tried to get away.

Officers tried multiple tactics to stop him, including a gun shot.

WCVB Reporter John Atwater from our Boston affiliate talked to witnesses who saw the incident unfold.