Suspect Arraigned In Cambridge Fatal Stabbing

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Robert C. Haas have announced that Antwan Gonsalves, 33, of Cambridge, was arraigned on the charge of murder in Cambridge District Court today in connection with the September 12 death of Tywann Jones.

Judge Michele Hogan set bail at $7.5 million cash with a $750,000 surety. The next scheduled hearing in this case is Wednesday, November 4.

“This case demonstrates the importance of members of the public coming forward to assist law enforcement,” said District Attorney Marian Ryan “In part, as a result of the public’s cooperation with law enforcement the defendant is now in custody. Additionally, effective collaboration between the Massachusetts State Police assigned to our office and the Cambridge Police Department led to today’s arraignment. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Tywann Jones as we move forward in our prosecution of Antwan Gonsalves.”

“We take any homicide very personally and diligently worked around the clock to bring some level of closure to the victim’s family and community,” said Cambridge Police Commissioner Robert C. Haas. “I am very proud of the effective work conducted by our detectives and investigators from the District Attorney’s Office on this case, and continue to be pleased with the cooperation we received from the community. This arrest once again demonstrates that with collaboration, we can expedite an investigation and quickly bring forth justice.” 

At approximately 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, Cambridge Police and emergency personnel responded to a reported stabbing at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge. Tywann Jones, 35, of Roxbury, was assaulted on Massachusetts Avenue near the 7-11.

Jones was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital with life-threatening injuries.  He underwent surgery and died at approximately 4:40 a.m.

Authorities say that surveillance footage from the Massachusetts Avenue area was utilized during this investigation.

This incident was investigated by the Cambridge Police Department and Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.

This charge is an allegation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The prosecutor assigned to this case is Chief of Homicide Adrienne Lynch.  

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