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Double shooting injures two young adults at Donnelly Field in Cambridge

Suspect remains at large as Cambridge police are investigating the incident.

May 24, 2024

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Two people sustained gunshot wounds and injuries Thursday night at Donnelly Field, according to the Cambridge police.

At 9:39 p.m., officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots at the park, located at 91 Berkshire St.

Police found two injured Cambridge residents, a 23-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman, according to a statement. They transported both individuals to the hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries.

The woman was discovered in the basketball courts, while the man was found a short distance away on Willow Street, the statement said. No other injuries were reported.

Multiple shell casings were discovered at the scene by the police. Detectives are currently investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made.

Cambridge police stated that they believe this was an isolated event. However, out of caution, additional staffing and patrols will be allocated to the area.

Cambridge police are urging anyone with information regarding the incident, including home surveillance or dash-cam video, to contact the Criminal Investigations Unit anonymously through the tip line at 617-349-9151 or online at cambridgepolice.org/TIPS.