Investigation into Gunshots Incident in Cambridgeport; CPD Makes Arrests

Please note that the Cambridge Police are investigating a gunshots incident that occurred between what is believed to be the occupants of two vehicles this afternoon. Preliminary information indicates that the incident originated in the area of Chestnut and Sidney Street at approximately 2:34 p.m. A vehicle reportedly fled the area following an exchange of gunfire between the vehicles. A black sedan was observed by an off-duty Cambridge Police Officer heading in the direction of Central Square. He maintained sight of the vehicle and shared a description of the information with other responding officers. That vehicle was later stopped in the area of Land Blvd and Binney Street. Two occupants were located in the vehicle. One - Ladjuan Guichard, 20, Roslindale - was taken into custody and he faces charges including Armed Assault to Murder, Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm, Discharging a Firearm within 500 feet of a Building and Carrying a Firearm Without a License. The other -- Joekeem Nelson, 23, Cambridge -- sustained non-life threatening injuries during the incident and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. He will be charged with various offenses, including Armed Assault to Murder, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Failure to Stop for Police. A firearm that was observed being discarded from a moving vehicle matching the description of the black sedan was recovered off of Memorial Drive. Officers are still seeking additional information on the second vehicle. 

Anyone with information related to this incident -- including any information about the other involved vehicle and its occupant(s) -- 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.