Massachusetts State Police Shoot Armed Suspect on Memorial Drive in Cambridge
A man wielding a rifle was shot by Massachusetts State Police after allegedly firing at vehicles on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, prompting a significant emergency response.
On Monday afternoon, May 11, 2026, a man armed with a rifle was shot by Massachusetts State Police after allegedly firing at vehicles on Memorial Drive in Cambridge. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of River Street, leading to a substantial emergency response and the closure of the roadway in both directions.
Witnesses reported seeing the suspect walking down the middle of the street, shouting and raising the firearm over his head before discharging it. Video footage from a nearby apartment building captured the individual striking a stationary SUV with the weapon and firing at least one shot as a car drove past. One witness described the scene as resembling a video game, noting that the suspect appeared indifferent to the chaos he was causing.
Massachusetts State Police confirmed that troopers were involved in the shooting. Emergency medical services treated at least one individual for a gunshot wound, though it was not immediately clear if the injured person was the suspect. The suspect's identity and current medical condition have not been disclosed.
Governor Maura Healey stated that she is closely monitoring the situation and confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public. She urged residents and commuters to avoid the area to allow public safety personnel to perform their duties. Authorities are investigating whether this incident is connected to an earlier event in Boston.