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Crowdfunding campaign is underway for the family of Xavier Bautista, 32, killed on the Fourth of July

by Marc Levy July 8, 2026

The goal is a “beautiful, dignified memorial” and support for the girlfriend and 5-year-old son who will bury Bautista on Sunday.

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Officials call a community meeting to address Saturday’s fatal shooting in Cambridge

by Marc Levy July 6, 2026

Representatives from the offices of the mayor, city manager, police department, City Council, DA’s Office and public health providers will be available.

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Police unions blame a shooting death on the City Council taking down ShotSpotter surveillance (updated)

by Marc Levy July 6, 2026

Police unions said ShotSpotter sensors had detected gunfire “in that region of the city” where Xavier Bautista was killed, but without specifics about it helping.

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Cambridge’s third gunfire incident of the year kills a Public Works employee (updated)

by Marc Levy July 4, 2026

Though gunfire is relatively rare in Cambridge, the city has a history of it around the Fourth of July weekend.

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Police were hunting for shooter when he opened fire with an assault rifle, leaving two with critical injuries

by Marc Levy May 11, 2026

A gunman in emotional crisis left two people with life-threatening injuries as he roved Memorial Drive in Cambridge with a rifle.

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Three victims reported in Memorial Drive shooting

by Marc Levy May 11, 2026

Police are massed in Cambridge for a 1:30 p.m. shooting with two victims. Police are diverting traffic but saying there is no ongoing danger to the public.

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Cambridge gets its first gunfire incident of the year, followed by an arrest

by Marc Levy January 28, 2026

Two vehicles exchanged gunfire and drove off in opposite directions, witnesses told police in recounting a Cambridge gunfire incident.