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Prudential Tower Lit Blue In Support Of Wounded Officers

BOSTON (CBS) -- The Prudential Tower was lit up blue Sunday night in support of the Boston Police Department after two of their officers were wounded in the shootout in East Boston last week.

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The Prudential Tower in Boston, lit blue in support of the Boston Police Department. (WBZ-TV)

Officers Richard Cintolo and Matthew Morris are recovering from their wounds after being shot in the line of duty. Both are listed in critical but stable condition.

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Boston Police Officer Richard Cintolo and Officer Matt Morris. (Image Credit: Boston Police Department)

Officials say Kirk Figueroa ambushed them as they responded to a domestic disturbance call at Figueroa's Gladstone Street home in East Boston.

Police then shot Figueroa dead.

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