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Man in His 60s Fatally Shot by Cambridge Police in Central Square

Body-worn camera footage is under review by the Middlesex district attorney.

Overview

  • Responding officers shot a man in his 60s after he allegedly pointed a loaded gun at them and a struggle to disarm him occurred in a parking lot near Temple Street.
  • The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office has opened an official investigation and is reviewing body-worn camera recordings from all officers who responded.
  • Officers at the scene were taken to area hospitals for checks and later released, and investigators have closed Temple Street with a large police presence.
  • This is the second fatal officer-involved shooting by Cambridge police since January 2023, a history that led the department to roll out body cameras in April 2025 and that has heightened public scrutiny.
  • What to watch next: investigators’ review of the footage, whether investigators release additional details or video, and any findings from the DA that could shape accountability or department policy.