Nicholas Akerberg, 28, Attacks Woburn District Court with Eight Canisters of Pepper Spray, Leaving Officer Hospitalized

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 03:04 PM

A Woburn District Court in Massachusetts was evacuated following an incident involving a man wearing a gas mask and tactical gear who entered the courthouse and used pepper spray on court officers, a police officer, and an attorney. The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Nicholas Akerberg, was arrested after the attack, which left one police officer hospitalized due to exposure to the spray. Authorities reported that Akerberg carried eight canisters of pepper spray and smoke bombs during the incident. Video footage captured the moment he unleashed the spray inside the courthouse, prompting an immediate evacuation. District Attorney's office condemned the attack, emphasizing the seriousness of the incident.

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New York Post

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Massachusetts man accused of pepper spraying multiple officers and assaulting bystanders at courthouse https://t.co/zBorAOvXc7 https://t.co/fAWaDENdcw

TMZ

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A WILD scene played out in Massachusetts on Monday when a man wearing a gas mask and carrying pepper spray went on a rampage at a courthouse. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO ➡️ https://t.co/A61kTrdkvV https://t.co/SRPvUpkmCL