A nude man who was shot by police last week in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood is set to undergo a mental health analysis following his arraignment on Monday.Akash Kushwaha, 26, was arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, one count of breaking and entering during the daytime to commit a felony, malicious destruction of property over $1,200, larceny from a building, and indecent exposure.He is currently being held without bail at Bridgewater State Hospital, where a competency evaluation will take place.On Sept. 24, Boston Police say Kushwaha tried entering 97 Mt. Vernon Street while in the nude and armed with a large knife around 6 a.m.Officers could be seen on video at the door of the restaurant with their guns drawn.After a brief standoff, officers shot Kushwaha, striking him multiple times.He was given first aid by officers at the scene and transported to an area hospital.A 911 caller said prior to the shooting, Kushwaha was smashing plates and “going lit” inside the Beacon Hill business.He is due back in court on October 20 for a status analysis.
A nude man who was shot by police last week in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood is set to undergo a mental health analysis following his arraignment on Monday.
Akash Kushwaha, 26, was arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, one count of breaking and entering during the daytime to commit a felony, malicious destruction of property over $1,200, larceny from a building, and indecent exposure.
He is currently being held without bail at Bridgewater State Hospital, where a competency evaluation will take place.
On Sept. 24, Boston Police say Kushwaha tried entering 97 Mt. Vernon Street while in the nude and armed with a large knife around 6 a.m.
Officers could be seen on video at the door of the restaurant with their guns drawn.
After a brief standoff, officers shot Kushwaha, striking him multiple times.
He was given first aid by officers at the scene and transported to an area hospital.
A 911 caller said prior to the shooting, Kushwaha was smashing plates and “going lit” inside the Beacon Hill business.
He is due back in court on October 20 for a status analysis.
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