"My condolences and my thoughts are with the individual whose life has been lost and I'm also thinking of all of the people who were impacted here today in one of the busier parts of the city with this tragedy."
"It's insulting, we have the best police commissioner in the country, Boston's crime levels are at the lowest ever recorded in our history."
"This is our city. We're going to continue following & enforcing the laws to keep all Bostonians safe. And it goes without saying that our police commissioner has my complete confidence & support."
"I want to be accommodating and participate however best represents the city."
"We're very proud that Boston is the safest major city in the country. We have a lot to share about what has been working here."