In the early morning hours of Christmas Day, a violent incident shattered the holiday calm in a Cambridge neighborhood. The Cambridge Police Department reported that two individuals were found with gunshot wounds on Howard Street, after officers responded to a call about a fight at around 3:20 am. According to the official statement from the CPD, the shooting occurred during a gathering inside a residence on the block.
Both injured parties received immediate medical care from the responding officers, making the scene safe. Later on, the victims were transported to local hospitals by EMS. Further details on their conditions remain undisclosed to the public, as they continue to receive treatment.
Investigators have been combing the scene for evidence and questioning potential witnesses in an effort to piece together the sequence of events that led to the altercation. While specifics of the argument and the identity of the shooter are not yet known, the CPD has been diligent in their follow-up, assuring the community that this was an "isolated incident," implying that there is no ongoing danger to the public.
