Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan has confirmed the ongoing investigation into three shootings that occurred across the communities of Cambridge, Somerville and Belmont within 12 hours.

“We have committed substantial resources over the past several years to address every instance of gun violence in this county through prosecution, prevention and legislative action.  These shootings mark the most significant surge in gun violence here since 2022.  The fact that over 50 shots were fired in very densely populated areas, some in the middle of the afternoon, is the type of brazen, dangerous conduct for which those responsible must be held accountable,” said District Attorney Ryan.

On Monday, February 24, 2025, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a Cambridge Police Officer witnessed and immediately responded to a shooting incident in the area of Bishop Allen Drive and Columbia Street.  The preliminary investigation suggests that a verbal altercation occurred between two parties who are not known to each other.  During the altercation, a male wearing a mask fired multiple gunshots at the other party.  No one was injured in the shooting.

Following the incident Cambridge Police were able to identify multiple juveniles suspected to be involved in the incident.

One juvenile male was arraigned yesterday on charges of possession of a large capacity magazine and ammunition.  A second juvenile has been charged with assault and battery on a police officer and defacing property for throwing an object at an officer and damaging items in the interview room at the Cambridge Police Department. 

Also on Monday, February 24, 2025, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Belmont Police responded to a call of shots fired on Clark Lane.  The preliminary investigation suggests that the victim and his son were outside an apartment complex when a vehicle sped by and open fire striking the man in the leg.  Police recovered multiple pieces of ballistic evidence at the scene.

A few hours later, just after midnight on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Somerville Police responded to multiple 911 calls of shots fired in the area of the Clarendon Towers, located on Broadway in Somerville.  Upon arrival, officers discovered 47 shell casings and other ballistic evidence.  The preliminary investigation suggests that a man, who was possibly targeted, was outside an apartment complex when a vehicle pulled up.  Multiple individuals allegedly exited the vehicle and began firing in his direction.

The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office is actively investigating all three incidents in partnership with Cambridge, Belmont and Somerville Police in addition to the Massachusetts State Police. Investigators are asking anyone with any information to contact their local police department or the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the District Attorney’s Office at 781-897-6600.