Two Hyannis men are facing serious charges after an early morning shooting incident resulted in a woman being rushed to the hospital. The suspects, identified as 18-year-old Evan Araujo and 19-year-old Jacob Winbush of Hyannis, were apprehended by a combined force of local law enforcement, including the Cape Cod Regional Law Enforcement SWAT Team, the Barnstable Police Patrol Division, and K-9 units.
According to a press release from the Barnstable Police Department, the shooting occurred yesterday, around 4:16 am. The 28-year-old female victim was found with a gunshot wound to the chest on Main Street, Hyannis. Officers gave immediate medical attention before she was transported to Cape Cod Hospital, and subsequently med flighted to a Boston area hospital for further treatment. Fortunately, the victim is expected to survive the ordeal.
The arrested duo faces charges that include Assault to Murder, Armed with a Firearm; Assault and Battery with a Firearm; Discharging a Firearm Within 500' of a Dwelling; and Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card. Araujo, who was also charged with a probation violation, is being held without bail. Winbush's bail has been set at $100,000 cash. They are due for arraignment in the Barnstable District Court tomorrow, and the case will be prosecuted by the Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office.
The investigation prompted extensive collaboration between the Barnstable Police Detectives, with the assistance of Barnstable Patrol Officers, the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit, and Bureau of Criminal Investigations. As part of the ongoing investigation, several warrants were executed to secure key evidence related to the case. The Barnstable Police Department further clarifies that a preliminary investigation suggests that the shooting was not a random act.
With active scenes located within the 100 block of Main Street, Hyannis, at the time of the investigation, traffic was diverted from the area to avoid interference with law enforcement activities. Local police urge anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact Sergeant Adam Ruggieri.
