Shots Fired Incident on Sherman St

At 10:58am Cambridge Emergency Communications received several 9-1-1 calls reporting multiple gunshots on Sherman St. in the vicinity of Stearns St. Patrol officers were immediately dispatched to the scene, upon their arrival ballistic evidence and witness statements confirmed that a shooting had occurred. Preliminary information suggests that 2 – 3 persons had an altercation in the roadway, one of whom was possibly on a bike, during which at least one person fired multiple gunshots at another. All those involved fled the scene before officers arrived and are not believed to still be in the area, there are no known victims with gunshot wounds at this time.

Out of an abundance of caution, Harvard University issued a shelter-in-place and notifications were made to nearby schools and places of interest. Available evidence suggests that this was an isolated incident with those directly involved, there is no on-going public safety risk to the broader community. Sherman St. and several surrounding roadways were closed while CPD Detectives processed the scene. All roadways have since re-opened.

CPD Detectives have released the pictures below of a person of interest in regard to this incident, this individual is not currently wanted but Detectives are looking to speak with them. Anyone with information is asked to contact CPD Detectives at (617) 349-3121. Instructions for submitting anonymous tips through e-mail and text is available here:  Anonymous Tips