Police Seek Gunman After Man Shot Dead in Kendall Square

A man was shot dead near the Marriot Hotel in Cambridge Wednesday night, police say. The suspect is still on the run.

MIT police say the shooting took place in neighborhood’s Kendall Square section. Reports indicate multiple shots were fired near the 700 block of Main Street.

The victim, who has not been identified, was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The man was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Police are urging the public to avoid the area while they search for the gunman. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact police.