CPD Makes an Arrest Following Investigation into Wednesday Afternoon Gunshots Outside Clement Morgan Park

The Cambridge Police have made an arrest following an investigation of gunshots that occurred on Wednesday afternoon in the area of Clement Morgan Park.

Following calls to the Emergency Communications Department, Cambridge Police responded to the area of Columbia Street and Clement Morgan Park Wednesday at approximately 4:40 p.m. for reports of multiple gunshots. Nearby Officers with the Cambridge Police searched the area and were able to quickly locate eight shell casings in and around the park. Reporting parties indicated a congregation of males and a verbal argument took place prior to the gunshots.  

Multiple individuals in the area of the gunshots were identified and questioned by officers about the gunshots and any argument, however there was limited cooperation. Over the course of the last two days, Officers have maintained an active and visible presence in the area, speaking to residents in the neighborhood, obtaining and reviewing video surveillance, and conducting a follow-up investigation related to the Clement Morgan Park shooting and other recent shootings in the neighborhood. 

As a result of this investigation, a warrant was secured for the arrest of Shawndell Johnson, 22, 625 Putnam Avenue, after he was positively identified as a shooter from the Clement Morgan Park gunshots incident on Wednesday afternoon. Johnson was taken into custody this evening at his residence and will face multiple charges, including Armed Assault to Murder, Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Building, and Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License. He also had a warrant for Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute. 

Anyone with any additional information related to this or any other recent incident is asked to call the Cambridge Police at 617-349-3300. The Cambridge Police will continue to maintain a visible presence in the area as the investigation into this incident continues. 

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.