The quiet of the evening was broken by the sound of gunfire on Harvard Street as the Cambridge Police Department responded to a shots-fired call in the vicinity of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. At approximately 8:32 p.m., officers rushed to the 200 block following multiple reports by concerned citizens and an alert from the city's ShotSpotter system. According to the CPD, no injuries have been reported in connection with the event, but the investigation remains open and ongoing.
Investigators working at night confirmed that multiple shots were fired in the area. This incident near a place of worship highlights the stark contrast between peace and violence. The Cambridge Police Department is seeking community help and urges anyone with information to call them at 617-349-3300.
For those preferring to contribute information without revealing their identity, the Cambridge Police Anonymous Crime Tip Hotline stands ready to collect anonymous tips at 617-349-9151. The technological age offers alternative methods as well, allowing for tips to be sent through the Cambridge Police MyPD mobile app or via text to 847411, prefaced with TIP650. For email savvy individuals, submissions can be directed to the official webpage at www.CambridgePolice.org/tips.
