Cambridge Police Arrest Suspect Wanted in Connection with Blank Gunshot Incidents

A suspect, who was wanted in connection with a series of blank gunshot incidents between December 30 and March 13, has been arrested for a warrant out of Cambridge District Court.

Jose DeJesus, 44, from 243 Broadway in Cambridge, was arrested by the Cambridge Police late yesterday after he was identified by officers. The charges on the warrant were Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Building and Disorderly Conduct. Additional charges could follow.  

On March 13^th, the Cambridge Police recovered three blank shell casings after responding to a gunshots call and anonymous e-mail tip at approximately 6:44 p.m. in the area of Windsor Street and Broadway.  On Monday, February 22^nd at approximately 9:40 p.m., officers with the Cambridge Police recovered two blank shell casings in the area of Windsor Street and Harvard Street. At approximately 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2nd, residents reported hearing a motor vehicle screeching and speeding away after gunshots were fired and a blank shell casing was recovered.

Outside of The Port neighborhood, DeJesus is also connected to the recovery of blank shell casings in the area of Norfolk Street and Cambridge Street on December 30^th. 

“The arrest of this suspect is the culmination of some terrific investigative work by our officers, whose commitment and resolve to these incidents led to the identification and detention of the suspect,” stated Deputy Superintendent Steven DeMarco. “We are also appreciative of the community’s support in providing helpful tips and information that enabled us to expedite the investigation.    

Meanwhile, the Cambridge Police continue to investigate the series of gunshots from March 9^th in the area of Columbia Street and Pine Street. That incident is not considered to be related to the previously mentioned blank gunshot incidents. One witness stated seeing a black sedan driving at a high rate of speed after gunshots were fired and a parked vehicle and building were struck.  Anyone with any information related to the Columbia/Pine Street incident is asked to call the Cambridge Police at 617-349-3300.

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