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A Massachusetts man allegedly rammed his BMW through the front of a police station and then apologized to officers in the aftermath.
Robert Scott McCluskey, 58, barreled his BMW SUV through two sets of doors and a wall at the Shrewsbury Police Department on Monday before coming to a stop inside the department's communications center around 2pm, according to cops.
Shocking photos from the scene show the SUV stopped on a pile of debris after it passed through a set of glass doors, seemingly destroying the doorframe. Its rear was sticking out of another wooden doorframe labeled 'Communications.'
Three communications officers were inside running dispatch when the crash occurred, Police Chief Kevin Anderson said.
The impact of the crash then forced the center dispatch console to push into a communications officer, NBC Boston reports.
Fortunately, no staff, police officers or other civilians were injured in the collision.
But McCluskey was pulled from his vehicle to get medical treatment - at which point he repeatedly said, 'I am sorry, help me, I am so sorry,' Shrewsbury Police Lt. Timothy Finacom wrote in a criminal complaint obtained by Boston 25 News.
When Finacom then asked McCluskey whether he meant to ram his car into the police station, he allegedly replied: 'Yes, I am so sorry, I am so sorry.'
Finacom then noted in his report that he smelled alcohol on McCluskey's breath.
Robert Scott McCluskey, 58, allegedly barreled his BMW SUV through two sets of doors and a wall at the Shrewsbury Police Department on Monday just before 2pm
Shocking photos from the scene show the SUV stopped on a pile of debris after it passed through a set of glass doors, seemingly destroying the doorframe
Officers now say McCluskey drove his SUV 'at an excessive rate of speed and intentionally drove into the front of the Shrewsbury Police Department building, crashing through the lobby, which is open to the public 24 hours a day, and coming to rest inside the communications center, causing massive amounts of damage.'
McCluskey was taken into custody immediately following the crash and was transported to a local hospital.
Soon, officers received a call indicating McCluskey was on his way to police headquarters to conduct a 'suicide by cop,' according to the criminal complaint.
When police then investigated the incident, witnesses claimed McCluskey made a number of statements earlier in the day including: 'I want suicide by cop' and 'Watch the news, it's going to be spectacular.'
Just before he drove into the police station, McCluskey also allegedly said over the phone, 'I am going to end this.'
Shrewsbury police have dealt with McCluskey in the past, but not since 2019, Police Chief Anderson revealed.
Records obtained by CBS News show he was previously charged with driving under the influence and had a restraining order against him by the mother of his children, accusing him of alcohol and physical abuse.
Authorities have warned that repairs will take months to complete
The Shrewsbury Police Department installed concrete barriers following the crash
McCluskey is now facing charges of reckless operation of a motor vehicle, malicious destruction of property over $1,200, three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
He is due to be arraigned on the charges Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Shrewsbury police have moved their dispatch center to another section of the building.
But officials say it will likely remain closed to the public for several weeks, as they warn that repairs may take months to complete.
In the meantime, the department has put up concrete barriers in front of the building.
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