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Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Robert Haas today announced the identity of the victim from last night’s homicide.
Rasaun Nichols, 31, of Cambridge died of his injuries last night following multiple gunshot wounds.
Authorities say that at approximately 8:41 p.m., last night, shots were fired in the vicinity of 119 Windsor Street. An individual, now identified as Rasaun Nichols, was struck by gunshots while in a vehicle that was departing Newtowne Court. That vehicle was driven down Main Street toward Kendall Square, where it later stopped. Unsuccessful attempts were made to save Mr. Nichols.
This incident continues to be an open and active investigation being investigated by the Cambridge Police Department and Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.
Anyone with information is asked to call Cambridge Police at 617-349-3300. Those who wish to provide information anonymously may dial the Cambridge Police Anonymous Crime Tip Hotline at 617-349-3359 and leave a message.
Anonymous tips may also be sent via the Cambridge Police MyPD mobile app or via text message to 847411. Begin your text with TIP650 and then type your message. To send anonymous tips via email, visit www.CambridgePolice.org/Tips.
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