Roxbury man who allegedly hurt Boston cops with car before officer shot him was ordered held without bail

A Roxbury man who allegedly hurt two Boston police officers with a stolen car before one of the cops shot him in the face has been ordered held without bail.

Eyad Abbas, 23 — who appeared in court on Monday with a large head wound — is facing numerous charges stemming from an incident near the Forest Hills MBTA Station last week.

Boston police officers on Thursday evening responded to a radio call at 66 Hyde Park Ave for a sighting of a black BMW X7, which had been reported stolen from an Abington auto body shop. Upon arrival, two officers approached the vehicle and spoke with the driver, later identified as Abbas.

After a short conversation, Abbas reportedly put the car in reverse and tried to flee, injuring the first officer — who had placed his hands on the door handle and fender of the vehicle.

Abbas then drove forward, allegedly striking the second officer — who shot his service weapon and struck Abbas in the face, causing him to drive into a parked car.

The cop was thrown to the ground and sustained multiple broken bones and lacerations, including a large head wound. The officer was reportedly bleeding profusely.

Abbas and the second officer were transported to local hospitals for treatment. A female passenger in the BMW refused to talk to police and was not arrested.

Abbas has a seven-page record of arrests and arraignments dating back to 2019.

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Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden said the incident could have “turned out very differently for both the defendant and the officers involved.”

“This is the type of extraordinarily dangerous behavior that can lead to the very worst of outcomes,” Hayden added. “Luckily the officers involved are still with us. This is yet another reminder of how quickly a police officer’s daily responsibilities can take a dangerous turn.”

Abbas has been charged with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (car), receiving a stolen motor vehicle, reckless operation, operating with a suspended license, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon resulting in serious bodily injury.

Judge Maureen Flaherty ordered Abbas held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing on July 29.

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