CPD Investigating Overnight Fight and Stabbing Near Massachusetts Avenue and Brookline Street

The Cambridge Police Department are investigating an overnight incident, in which a 29-year-old Roxbury male was stabbed this morning at approximately 2:06 a.m. in the Central Square area while involved in a fight.

According to the girlfriend of the victim, a group of men were pursuing her inside an (unknown) “establishment” and the boyfriend (the victim) became upset and the two individuals along with another male friend went outside. Once outside, the three friends were approached by the same group of men inside the establishment and a fight between both parties ensued in the area of Massachusetts Avenue and Brookline Street.

Cambridge Police officers quickly arrived at the scene of the fight, which reportedly involved upwards of 25 people. Officers encountered the group of three individuals while dispersing the fight and during conversation observed a male suffering from a stab wound to his chest. Despite not being cooperative, medical attention was immediately summoned and the victim was treated and taken a local hospital for further attention. He was expected to be quickly released with non-life threatening injuries. At this point, a suspect has not been identified and an investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with any information related to this incident 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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