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The Cambridge Police Department announces the arrest of Jayven McNealy in connection with the October 6 shooting in North Cambridge.
At approximately 6 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, officers executed a search warrant that resulted in McNealy's arrest. McNealy was arraigned today in Cambridge District Court on multiple charges, including with Armed Assault to Murder, Aggravated Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Carrying a Firearm without a License. He Is expected back in court on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Shortly before midnight on Wednesday, October 7th Cambridge Emergency Communications received a 9-1-1 call reporting that an individual had been shot in the vicinity of Columbia Terrace. Cambridge Police, Fire and ProEMS responded to the scene where they located a victim who was subsequently transported to a local hospital for treatment. CPD Personnel are on-scene and conducting an active investigation into the circumstance surrounding this incident, there is not believed to be any broader danger to the community at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact CPD Detectives at (617) 349-3300.
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