Cambridge Police Conducting Investigation On Harvard Street; Victim Suffers Gunshot Injuries

Press release from the City of Cambridge:

May 10, 2021

The Cambridge Police are conducting an active investigation after there was a ShotSpotter activation and reports for gunshots on the 100 block of Harvard Street early this morning at approximately 2:16 a.m.

More than 20 shell casings were located and recovered by the Cambridge Police following a preliminary investigation. There is one known victim reported at this time. A male — a 30-year-old Watertown resident — is in a Cambridge hospital with serious injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. At least two vehicles were seen fleeing the area following the report of gunshots. There have been no arrests made at this time.

Anyone with any information related to this incident is strongly encouraged to call the Cambridge Police at 617-349-3300. Those who wish to provide information anonymously may dial the Cambridge Police Anonymous Crime Tip Hotline at 617-349-3370 and leave a message.

Anonymous tips may also be sent via the Cambridge Police MyPD mobile app or via text message.

Begin your text with TIP650 and then type your message. To send anonymous tips via email, visit www.CambridgePolice.org/tips.

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