Massachusetts man apologizes after plowing BMW through police station lobby: ‘Sorry’
A Massachusetts man apologized after plowing his car through the front door of a busy police station — after telling people his wreck was going to be “spectacular” and to keep their eyes on the news.
Robert Scott McCluskey, 58, slammed his BMW SUV through the front doors of the Shrewsbury Police Department Monday afternoon, barreling through two sets of doors and a wall before finally coming to rest in the dispatch center.
“The vehicle actually went through the front door and actually went into dispatch, so it went through the lobby and went into dispatch, and there were three dispatchers working at the time,” Shrewsbury Police Chief Kevin Anderson said, according to Boston 25 News.
McCluskey was pulled from the rubble by responding medics — while he begged forgiveness.
“I am sorry, help me, I am so sorry,” McCluskey said, according to a police report, which noted he seemed to have alcohol on his breath.
When officers asked McCluskey if he had rammed his car through the station on purpose, he allegedly said, “Yes, I am so sorry, I am sorry.”
Soon after the wreck, a 911 call came through warning that McCluskey was on the way to the police station to attempt a “suicide by a cop.”
Witnesses later told police that McCluskey had been talking about his grim plans earlier that day, 25 News reported.
“Watch the news, it’s going to be spectacular,” he allegedly said, along with “I want suicide by cop,” and “I am going to end this.”
No officers were injured in the incident — but police said they missed a possible disaster by just a half hour.
“There was training going on and that ended about 30 minutes prior to this incident,” Anderson said.
“It’s very concerning, the entire staff that was there is very shaken up, we’re very fortunate.”
McCluskey was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and other crimes.
If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
