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Updated on January 24, 2019:
The Cambridge Police have arrested William Pires, 19, 64 Derby Street in Somerville, following an investigation into yesterday morning’s non-fatal shooting in the area of Cambridge Street and Columbia Street. He will face several charges, including Assault to Murder, Carrying a Firearm without a License, and Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Dwelling.
Preliminary information from the investigation indicates that a verbal altercation between Pires and another identified man occurred prior to the shooting. After recovering evidence, utilizing surveillance footage from nearby businesses, and receiving assistance from the Somerville Police Department and the Probation Department at Somerville District Court, the Cambridge Police were able to positively identify Pires as the suspect responsible for the shooting and he was placed under arrest this morning.
Pires is expected to be arraigned today in Cambridge District Court.
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Originally Posted on January 23, 2019:
The Cambridge Police are currently investigating a confirmed gunshots incident early this morning that was initially detected by a ShotSpotter activation in the area of Cambridge Street and Columbia Street at approximately 3:05 a.m.
Following the ShotSpotter activation, Cambridge Police quickly responded to the area for a report of possible shots fired. A Dorchester resident reported hearing multiple gunshots while parked in a nearby gas station parking lot. The Cambridge Police identified and spoke to other nearby individuals after the reported gunshots, but were not able to initially locate any shell casings after canvassing the area. There were no reported calls or further descriptions of possible involved parties, and no known injuries or victims.
Officers re-canvassed the area later this morning and were able to locate two shell casings at the scene.
Anyone with any information related to this ongoing investigation 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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