Cambridge Police Investigating a Shooting Incident

At approximately 4:24 p.m. on this date, there was a shooting incident that took place on Main Street and Portland Street in the vicinity of the 7-11 convenience store.  At the time of the incident, there was a large group of people attending the Cambridge Carnival. When the nearby gunshot was heard, some people began to run.  It was determined that a 25-year-old female, a Roxbury resident, had sustained a gunshot injury to her leg.  The victim was transported to a Boston area hospital with what appears to be a non-life threatening injury.  Because of the number of public safety personnel already in the vicinity due to the Carnival, the victim received immediate medical attention from Cambridge Fire Paramedics and the Cambridge Police began combing the area for the suspect. 

The investigation is still actively being investigated at this time.  The Cambridge Police investigators are requesting assistance from the public with any information they can offer with respect to this situation.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Cambridge Police Department at 617-349-3300, submit anonymous tips by texting Tip411 (847411) -  begin your message with Tip650 and then type your message - or e-mail via the Cambridge Police MyPD app.