Statement from City Manager Yi-An Huang and Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui Regarding Death Investigation of Public Works Employee

The City of Cambridge is heartbroken to share that a member of our Public Works Department was tragically shot and killed early this morning in the area of Broadway and Norfolk Street while off-duty.

Xavier Bautista was a valued colleague and beloved by his family and friends. We extend our deepest condolences to those who knew and loved him. This is a tremendous loss, and our entire City grieves alongside his family, friends, and coworkers.

Gun violence has absolutely no place in our community. We are unwavering in our commitment to keeping Cambridge safe, and we will do everything in our power to support the investigation and ensure accountability.

An active investigation is underway, led by the Cambridge Police Department, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, and the Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. The City will continue to deploy every necessary resource and will fully support our law enforcement partners as they work to determine the circumstances associated with the shooting and to bring justice to those affected.

As more information becomes available, the Cambridge Police and Middlesex District Attorney’s Office will provide it to the community. We also intend to host a community meeting later in the week to share any updates on the investigation and address any questions that may weigh on the minds of our residents.