Man shot to death in Cambridge
July 4, 2026 – Cambridge Police report a man was shot to death at Broadway and Norfolk Street shortly before 5:30am. Paramedics declared the man, found lying on the ground, dead at the scene. [Universal Hub]
Shooting and Death Investigation Underway at Broadway & Norfolk Street (July 4, 2026)
On the pole at Broadway and Norfolk several feet from where the body of the gunshot victim was found:
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Statement from City Manager Yi-An Huang and Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui Regarding Death Investigation of Public Works Employee
The City of Cambridge is heartbroken to share that a member of our Public Works Department was tragically shot and killed early this morning in the area of Broadway and Norfolk Street while off-duty.
Xavier Bautista was a valued colleague and beloved by his family and friends. We extend our deepest condolences to those who knew and loved him. This is a tremendous loss, and our entire City grieves alongside his family, friends, and coworkers.
Gun violence has absolutely no place in our community. We are unwavering in our commitment to keeping Cambridge safe, and we will do everything in our power to support the investigation and ensure accountability.
An active investigation is underway, led by the Cambridge Police Department, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, and the Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. The City will continue to deploy every necessary resource and will fully support our law enforcement partners as they work to determine the circumstances associated with the shooting and to bring justice to those affected.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Cambridge Police Department at (617) 349-3300.
Anonymous tips can be shared with the Cambridge Police Department through phone, text or e-mail.