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Cambridge Police > News > Cambridge Police Investigating Gunshot in School and Pine Street Area

Cambridge Police Investigating Gunshot in School and Pine Street Area

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The Cambridge Police have recovered a shell casing after responding to and investigating a ShotSpotter activation this evening in the area of School Street and Pine Street. Following the ShotSpotter activation, nearby Cambridge Police Officers quickly responded to the area at approximately 9:45 p.m. for a report of a possible shot fired. After canvassing the area, officers located a shell casing on Pine Street. Fortunately, there are no known injuries or victims. 

One witness reported seeing a black sedan drive down School Street towards Windsor following what they believed was a gunshot. Detectives remain on the scene and will be seeking and reviewing any nearby video surveillance footage and looking to speak to any witnesses for further information.

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.
Page was posted on 12/4/2018 11:25 AM
Page was last modified on 7/25/2023 1:10 AM
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