Cambridge police have arrested a suspect in one of two shooting incidents on Sunday in that city. The first shooting occurred at 4:44 p.m. near the main stage of the Cambridge Carnival, in the area of Main Street and Albany Street, police said. Two victims were hit and suffered lower body injuries. "Officers quickly convened to the area of the shooting and located a person of interest, as well as a firearm," police said.Michael Coleman, 23, Dorchester, was arrested for the shooting and police said the investigation canceled the remainder of the carnival event. The second shooting occurred at 5:19 p.m. in the area of River Street, William Street and Cottage Street. Multiple shots were detected by the ShotSpotter System and reported by nearby residents, but police said there were no known injuries. At least one home was hit by the gunfire and police said ballistic evidence was recovered. "Officers are actively investigating the area for any possible suspect information and obtaining further evidence," police said. Anyone who has information related to either shooting is urged to call Cambridge police.

Cambridge police have arrested a suspect in one of two shooting incidents on Sunday in that city.

The first shooting occurred at 4:44 p.m. near the main stage of the Cambridge Carnival, in the area of Main Street and Albany Street, police said. Two victims were hit and suffered lower body injuries.


"Officers quickly convened to the area of the shooting and located a person of interest, as well as a firearm," police said.

Michael Coleman, 23, Dorchester, was arrested for the shooting and police said the investigation canceled the remainder of the carnival event.

The second shooting occurred at 5:19 p.m. in the area of River Street, William Street and Cottage Street. Multiple shots were detected by the ShotSpotter System and reported by nearby residents, but police said there were no known injuries.

At least one home was hit by the gunfire and police said ballistic evidence was recovered.

"Officers are actively investigating the area for any possible suspect information and obtaining further evidence," police said.

Anyone who has information related to either shooting is urged to call Cambridge police.