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id: 970a9ec37f
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 17:38 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 17:38 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Off-duty police officer injured while breaking up argument at McDonald’s in Dorchester

The off-duty officer was among the patrons at the Gallivan Boulevard restaurant around Sunday night.

Section: [Public Safety](/boston/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [The Boston Globe](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/11/09/metro/boston-officer-injured-breaking-up-fight-mcdonalds/), 2026-11-09 17:38 EST: Off-duty police officer injured while breaking up argument at McDonald’s in Dorchester

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