Rifle-Wielding Suspect Who Fired at Cars, Shot Two Drivers Near Charles River Charged With Various Weapons Offenses
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Summary
- A rifle-wielding suspect was shot by a Massachusetts State Police trooper and a civilian after opening fire on passing vehicles along Memorial Drive near the Charles River in Cambridge, Massachusetts, police say.
- The suspect, 46-year-old Tyler Brown, shot two male victims who were inside separate cars. After being confronted by a State Trooper and the civilian in legal possession of a gun, the suspect continued to fire his rifle, striking a State Trooper police vehicle.
- The State Trooper and armed civilian then opened fire, striking the suspect multiple times in his extremities. Brown was treated for his injuries and is currently in custody at the hospital.
- The two drivers are in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. They have been identified as an MBTA driver and a DoorDash delivery driver.
- Brown has been charged with armed assault with intent to murder, carrying a firearm without a license and possessing a large-capacity firearm.
- Brown will be held without bail after pleading not guilty at his arraignment on May 14th.
- Anyone with any information or video from this shooting is asked to call MA State Police Detectives.
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The man accused of firing dozens of gunshots on Memorial Drive last week was ordered to be held without bail for 120 days at a hearing on Thursday, according to NBC 10 Boston. Brown plead not guilty at his arraignment on May 14th.
Members of the Cambridge Police Department will be on hand to provide a Community Debrief on May 19th to provide an overview of the Memorial Drive shooting, explain the emergency response, and outline what to expect from the investigation and court process. Representatives from the Office of the Mayor, Cambridge Public Health and the Riverside Trauma Center will be available to share information on how community members can seek any support services.
The critically injured victims have been identified as an MBTA driver and another man who was identified as a DoorDash delivery driver.
The suspect remains in the hospital and no arraignment date has been set at this time.
The Middlesex County District Attorney's office has charged Brown, 46, with armed assault with intent to murder, carrying a firearm without a license and possessing a large-capacity firearm, according to WBUR News.
Anyone with any information or video from this shooting is asked to call [MA State Police Detectives](tel:781-897-6600).
This is an active and ongoing investigation being conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police and Cambridge Police.
The suspect in this case has been identified as Tyler Brown, 46 of Boston. Brown is currently in custody at the hospital and is expected to be charged with two counts of armed assault with intent to murder and various firearms offenses.
The suspect was treated on scene by police officers and transported to a Boston hospital. The two victims, who are not known to the suspect, have been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
The suspect shot two male victims who were inside separate cars before being confronted by a Massachusetts State Police Trooper and a civilian, who was in legal possession of a firearm. After being confronted, the suspect allegedly continued to fire the weapon striking the State Police Cruiser. Both the civilian and the Trooper fired their weapons and the suspect was struck multiple times in the extremities.
Cambridge Police and Massachusetts State Police began a response to the area of Memorial Drive. When Massachusetts State Police arrived, the suspect was on foot walking east in the roadway, allegedly in possession of an assault-style rifle, which he was actively firing in an erratic fashion at vehicles in the roadway.
Shortly after 1:00 p.m. Cambridge Police received a call from Boston Police reporting that a person, later identified as the suspect, might be in Cambridge and that he had been observed to be acting erratically. Boston Police also relayed that the suspect was believed to be in possession of a rifle.
The Cambridge Police Department (CPD), in conjunction with state agencies, released an official statement regarding yesterday's shooting near the Charles River.
The suspect, 46-year-old Tyler Brown, has a previous criminal history, including being charged with trying to kill Boston Police officers in 2020, per reports from CBS News and others.
Police have asked anyone who may have footage of today's incident to contact law enforcement.
Other witnesses at the scene reported hearing over a dozen gunshots and fleeing the scene from their cars.
Gov. Maura Healy said she is aware of the shooting and asked nearby residents to avoid the area as police investigate.
Witnesses reported that the suspect was firing at passing cars before he was shot by police, per CBS News.
No officers or State Troopers were injured in the shooting, per CBS News.
Massachusetts State Police confirmed to Boston 25 News that troopers were involved in the shooting.
Boston 25 News reports the suspect may have been armed with a rifle and opened fire before being shot. Citizen is working to confirm these details.
The Cambridge Police Department released the following statement: “At approximately 1:30pm CPD responded to a report of gun shots on Memorial Drive near River St. CPD and Massachusetts State Police are on scene, however there is no on-going danger to the public. Residents are asked to please avoid the area. Additional information will be publicized when it is available.”
A heavily-damaged black sedan is seen resting up against a tree on the grass. The entire scene is cordoned off with yellow tape.
News sources report the incident may have occurred near 808 Memorial Drive.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 808 Memorial Dr.
Media personnel are seen staging on Cambridge Street and Memorial Drive near a Mobil gas station.
According to an update from WCVB News, Memorial Drive was closed in both directions at River Street because due to police activity. A nearby bridge was also blocked by multiple police cruisers.
Citizen user video shows a heavy police presence along the Charles River.
Samdesk sources report this may be an officer-involved shooting with Massachusetts State Police. Citizen is working to confirm this information.
7 News Boston reports there is a heavy police presence in the area.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, police are operating at the scene of a shooting on Memorial Drive.
Incident reported at 777 Memorial Dr.
The man accused of firing dozens of gunshots on Memorial Drive last week was ordered to be held without bail for 120 days at a hearing on Thursday, according to NBC 10 Boston. Brown plead not guilty at his arraignment on May 14th.
Members of the Cambridge Police Department will be on hand to provide a Community Debrief on May 19th to provide an overview of the Memorial Drive shooting, explain the emergency response, and outline what to expect from the investigation and court process. Representatives from the Office of the Mayor, Cambridge Public Health and the Riverside Trauma Center will be available to share information on how community members can seek any support services.
The critically injured victims have been identified as an MBTA driver and another man who was identified as a DoorDash delivery driver.
The suspect remains in the hospital and no arraignment date has been set at this time.
The Middlesex County District Attorney's office has charged Brown, 46, with armed assault with intent to murder, carrying a firearm without a license and possessing a large-capacity firearm, according to WBUR News.
Anyone with any information or video from this shooting is asked to call [MA State Police Detectives](tel:781-897-6600).
This is an active and ongoing investigation being conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police and Cambridge Police.
The suspect in this case has been identified as Tyler Brown, 46 of Boston. Brown is currently in custody at the hospital and is expected to be charged with two counts of armed assault with intent to murder and various firearms offenses.
The suspect was treated on scene by police officers and transported to a Boston hospital. The two victims, who are not known to the suspect, have been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
The suspect shot two male victims who were inside separate cars before being confronted by a Massachusetts State Police Trooper and a civilian, who was in legal possession of a firearm. After being confronted, the suspect allegedly continued to fire the weapon striking the State Police Cruiser. Both the civilian and the Trooper fired their weapons and the suspect was struck multiple times in the extremities.
Cambridge Police and Massachusetts State Police began a response to the area of Memorial Drive. When Massachusetts State Police arrived, the suspect was on foot walking east in the roadway, allegedly in possession of an assault-style rifle, which he was actively firing in an erratic fashion at vehicles in the roadway.
Shortly after 1:00 p.m. Cambridge Police received a call from Boston Police reporting that a person, later identified as the suspect, might be in Cambridge and that he had been observed to be acting erratically. Boston Police also relayed that the suspect was believed to be in possession of a rifle.
The Cambridge Police Department (CPD), in conjunction with state agencies, released an official statement regarding yesterday's shooting near the Charles River.
The suspect, 46-year-old Tyler Brown, has a previous criminal history, including being charged with trying to kill Boston Police officers in 2020, per reports from CBS News and others.
Police have asked anyone who may have footage of today's incident to contact law enforcement.
Other witnesses at the scene reported hearing over a dozen gunshots and fleeing the scene from their cars.
Gov. Maura Healy said she is aware of the shooting and asked nearby residents to avoid the area as police investigate.
Witnesses reported that the suspect was firing at passing cars before he was shot by police, per CBS News.
No officers or State Troopers were injured in the shooting, per CBS News.
Massachusetts State Police confirmed to Boston 25 News that troopers were involved in the shooting.
Boston 25 News reports the suspect may have been armed with a rifle and opened fire before being shot. Citizen is working to confirm these details.
The Cambridge Police Department released the following statement: “At approximately 1:30pm CPD responded to a report of gun shots on Memorial Drive near River St. CPD and Massachusetts State Police are on scene, however there is no on-going danger to the public. Residents are asked to please avoid the area. Additional information will be publicized when it is available.”
A heavily-damaged black sedan is seen resting up against a tree on the grass. The entire scene is cordoned off with yellow tape.
News sources report the incident may have occurred near 808 Memorial Drive.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 808 Memorial Dr.
Media personnel are seen staging on Cambridge Street and Memorial Drive near a Mobil gas station.
According to an update from WCVB News, Memorial Drive was closed in both directions at River Street because due to police activity. A nearby bridge was also blocked by multiple police cruisers.
Citizen user video shows a heavy police presence along the Charles River.
Samdesk sources report this may be an officer-involved shooting with Massachusetts State Police. Citizen is working to confirm this information.
7 News Boston reports there is a heavy police presence in the area.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, police are operating at the scene of a shooting on Memorial Drive.
Incident reported at 777 Memorial Dr.
The man accused of firing dozens of gunshots on Memorial Drive last week was ordered to be held without bail for 120 days at a hearing on Thursday, according to NBC 10 Boston. Brown plead not guilty at his arraignment on May 14th.
Members of the Cambridge Police Department will be on hand to provide a Community Debrief on May 19th to provide an overview of the Memorial Drive shooting, explain the emergency response, and outline what to expect from the investigation and court process. Representatives from the Office of the Mayor, Cambridge Public Health and the Riverside Trauma Center will be available to share information on how community members can seek any support services.
The critically injured victims have been identified as an MBTA driver and another man who was identified as a DoorDash delivery driver.
The suspect remains in the hospital and no arraignment date has been set at this time.
The Middlesex County District Attorney's office has charged Brown, 46, with armed assault with intent to murder, carrying a firearm without a license and possessing a large-capacity firearm, according to WBUR News.
Anyone with any information or video from this shooting is asked to call [MA State Police Detectives](tel:781-897-6600).
This is an active and ongoing investigation being conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police and Cambridge Police.
The suspect in this case has been identified as Tyler Brown, 46 of Boston. Brown is currently in custody at the hospital and is expected to be charged with two counts of armed assault with intent to murder and various firearms offenses.
The suspect was treated on scene by police officers and transported to a Boston hospital. The two victims, who are not known to the suspect, have been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
The suspect shot two male victims who were inside separate cars before being confronted by a Massachusetts State Police Trooper and a civilian, who was in legal possession of a firearm. After being confronted, the suspect allegedly continued to fire the weapon striking the State Police Cruiser. Both the civilian and the Trooper fired their weapons and the suspect was struck multiple times in the extremities.
Cambridge Police and Massachusetts State Police began a response to the area of Memorial Drive. When Massachusetts State Police arrived, the suspect was on foot walking east in the roadway, allegedly in possession of an assault-style rifle, which he was actively firing in an erratic fashion at vehicles in the roadway.
Shortly after 1:00 p.m. Cambridge Police received a call from Boston Police reporting that a person, later identified as the suspect, might be in Cambridge and that he had been observed to be acting erratically. Boston Police also relayed that the suspect was believed to be in possession of a rifle.
The Cambridge Police Department (CPD), in conjunction with state agencies, released an official statement regarding yesterday's shooting near the Charles River.
The suspect, 46-year-old Tyler Brown, has a previous criminal history, including being charged with trying to kill Boston Police officers in 2020, per reports from CBS News and others.
Police have asked anyone who may have footage of today's incident to contact law enforcement.
Other witnesses at the scene reported hearing over a dozen gunshots and fleeing the scene from their cars.
Gov. Maura Healy said she is aware of the shooting and asked nearby residents to avoid the area as police investigate.
Witnesses reported that the suspect was firing at passing cars before he was shot by police, per CBS News.
No officers or State Troopers were injured in the shooting, per CBS News.
Massachusetts State Police confirmed to Boston 25 News that troopers were involved in the shooting.
Boston 25 News reports the suspect may have been armed with a rifle and opened fire before being shot. Citizen is working to confirm these details.
The Cambridge Police Department released the following statement: “At approximately 1:30pm CPD responded to a report of gun shots on Memorial Drive near River St. CPD and Massachusetts State Police are on scene, however there is no on-going danger to the public. Residents are asked to please avoid the area. Additional information will be publicized when it is available.”
A heavily-damaged black sedan is seen resting up against a tree on the grass. The entire scene is cordoned off with yellow tape.
News sources report the incident may have occurred near 808 Memorial Drive.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 808 Memorial Dr.
Media personnel are seen staging on Cambridge Street and Memorial Drive near a Mobil gas station.
According to an update from WCVB News, Memorial Drive was closed in both directions at River Street because due to police activity. A nearby bridge was also blocked by multiple police cruisers.
Citizen user video shows a heavy police presence along the Charles River.
Samdesk sources report this may be an officer-involved shooting with Massachusetts State Police. Citizen is working to confirm this information.
7 News Boston reports there is a heavy police presence in the area.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, police are operating at the scene of a shooting on Memorial Drive.
Incident reported at 777 Memorial Dr.
The man accused of firing dozens of gunshots on Memorial Drive last week was ordered to be held without bail for 120 days at a hearing on Thursday, according to NBC 10 Boston. Brown plead not guilty at his arraignment on May 14th.
Members of the Cambridge Police Department will be on hand to provide a Community Debrief on May 19th to provide an overview of the Memorial Drive shooting, explain the emergency response, and outline what to expect from the investigation and court process. Representatives from the Office of the Mayor, Cambridge Public Health and the Riverside Trauma Center will be available to share information on how community members can seek any support services.
The critically injured victims have been identified as an MBTA driver and another man who was identified as a DoorDash delivery driver.
The suspect remains in the hospital and no arraignment date has been set at this time.
The Middlesex County District Attorney's office has charged Brown, 46, with armed assault with intent to murder, carrying a firearm without a license and possessing a large-capacity firearm, according to WBUR News.
Anyone with any information or video from this shooting is asked to call [MA State Police Detectives](tel:781-897-6600).
This is an active and ongoing investigation being conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police and Cambridge Police.
The suspect in this case has been identified as Tyler Brown, 46 of Boston. Brown is currently in custody at the hospital and is expected to be charged with two counts of armed assault with intent to murder and various firearms offenses.
The suspect was treated on scene by police officers and transported to a Boston hospital. The two victims, who are not known to the suspect, have been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
The suspect shot two male victims who were inside separate cars before being confronted by a Massachusetts State Police Trooper and a civilian, who was in legal possession of a firearm. After being confronted, the suspect allegedly continued to fire the weapon striking the State Police Cruiser. Both the civilian and the Trooper fired their weapons and the suspect was struck multiple times in the extremities.
Cambridge Police and Massachusetts State Police began a response to the area of Memorial Drive. When Massachusetts State Police arrived, the suspect was on foot walking east in the roadway, allegedly in possession of an assault-style rifle, which he was actively firing in an erratic fashion at vehicles in the roadway.
Shortly after 1:00 p.m. Cambridge Police received a call from Boston Police reporting that a person, later identified as the suspect, might be in Cambridge and that he had been observed to be acting erratically. Boston Police also relayed that the suspect was believed to be in possession of a rifle.
The Cambridge Police Department (CPD), in conjunction with state agencies, released an official statement regarding yesterday's shooting near the Charles River.
The suspect, 46-year-old Tyler Brown, has a previous criminal history, including being charged with trying to kill Boston Police officers in 2020, per reports from CBS News and others.
Police have asked anyone who may have footage of today's incident to contact law enforcement.
Other witnesses at the scene reported hearing over a dozen gunshots and fleeing the scene from their cars.
Gov. Maura Healy said she is aware of the shooting and asked nearby residents to avoid the area as police investigate.
Witnesses reported that the suspect was firing at passing cars before he was shot by police, per CBS News.
No officers or State Troopers were injured in the shooting, per CBS News.
Massachusetts State Police confirmed to Boston 25 News that troopers were involved in the shooting.
Boston 25 News reports the suspect may have been armed with a rifle and opened fire before being shot. Citizen is working to confirm these details.
The Cambridge Police Department released the following statement: “At approximately 1:30pm CPD responded to a report of gun shots on Memorial Drive near River St. CPD and Massachusetts State Police are on scene, however there is no on-going danger to the public. Residents are asked to please avoid the area. Additional information will be publicized when it is available.”
A heavily-damaged black sedan is seen resting up against a tree on the grass. The entire scene is cordoned off with yellow tape.
News sources report the incident may have occurred near 808 Memorial Drive.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 808 Memorial Dr.
Media personnel are seen staging on Cambridge Street and Memorial Drive near a Mobil gas station.
According to an update from WCVB News, Memorial Drive was closed in both directions at River Street because due to police activity. A nearby bridge was also blocked by multiple police cruisers.
Citizen user video shows a heavy police presence along the Charles River.
Samdesk sources report this may be an officer-involved shooting with Massachusetts State Police. Citizen is working to confirm this information.
7 News Boston reports there is a heavy police presence in the area.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, police are operating at the scene of a shooting on Memorial Drive.
Incident reported at 777 Memorial Dr.
The man accused of firing dozens of gunshots on Memorial Drive last week was ordered to be held without bail for 120 days at a hearing on Thursday, according to NBC 10 Boston. Brown plead not guilty at his arraignment on May 14th.
Members of the Cambridge Police Department will be on hand to provide a Community Debrief on May 19th to provide an overview of the Memorial Drive shooting, explain the emergency response, and outline what to expect from the investigation and court process. Representatives from the Office of the Mayor, Cambridge Public Health and the Riverside Trauma Center will be available to share information on how community members can seek any support services.
The critically injured victims have been identified as an MBTA driver and another man who was identified as a DoorDash delivery driver.
The suspect remains in the hospital and no arraignment date has been set at this time.
The Middlesex County District Attorney's office has charged Brown, 46, with armed assault with intent to murder, carrying a firearm without a license and possessing a large-capacity firearm, according to WBUR News.
Anyone with any information or video from this shooting is asked to call [MA State Police Detectives](tel:781-897-6600).
This is an active and ongoing investigation being conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police and Cambridge Police.
The suspect in this case has been identified as Tyler Brown, 46 of Boston. Brown is currently in custody at the hospital and is expected to be charged with two counts of armed assault with intent to murder and various firearms offenses.
The suspect was treated on scene by police officers and transported to a Boston hospital. The two victims, who are not known to the suspect, have been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
The suspect shot two male victims who were inside separate cars before being confronted by a Massachusetts State Police Trooper and a civilian, who was in legal possession of a firearm. After being confronted, the suspect allegedly continued to fire the weapon striking the State Police Cruiser. Both the civilian and the Trooper fired their weapons and the suspect was struck multiple times in the extremities.
Cambridge Police and Massachusetts State Police began a response to the area of Memorial Drive. When Massachusetts State Police arrived, the suspect was on foot walking east in the roadway, allegedly in possession of an assault-style rifle, which he was actively firing in an erratic fashion at vehicles in the roadway.
Shortly after 1:00 p.m. Cambridge Police received a call from Boston Police reporting that a person, later identified as the suspect, might be in Cambridge and that he had been observed to be acting erratically. Boston Police also relayed that the suspect was believed to be in possession of a rifle.
The Cambridge Police Department (CPD), in conjunction with state agencies, released an official statement regarding yesterday's shooting near the Charles River.
The suspect, 46-year-old Tyler Brown, has a previous criminal history, including being charged with trying to kill Boston Police officers in 2020, per reports from CBS News and others.
Police have asked anyone who may have footage of today's incident to contact law enforcement.
Other witnesses at the scene reported hearing over a dozen gunshots and fleeing the scene from their cars.
Gov. Maura Healy said she is aware of the shooting and asked nearby residents to avoid the area as police investigate.
Witnesses reported that the suspect was firing at passing cars before he was shot by police, per CBS News.
No officers or State Troopers were injured in the shooting, per CBS News.
Massachusetts State Police confirmed to Boston 25 News that troopers were involved in the shooting.
Boston 25 News reports the suspect may have been armed with a rifle and opened fire before being shot. Citizen is working to confirm these details.
The Cambridge Police Department released the following statement: “At approximately 1:30pm CPD responded to a report of gun shots on Memorial Drive near River St. CPD and Massachusetts State Police are on scene, however there is no on-going danger to the public. Residents are asked to please avoid the area. Additional information will be publicized when it is available.”
A heavily-damaged black sedan is seen resting up against a tree on the grass. The entire scene is cordoned off with yellow tape.
News sources report the incident may have occurred near 808 Memorial Drive.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 808 Memorial Dr.
Media personnel are seen staging on Cambridge Street and Memorial Drive near a Mobil gas station.
According to an update from WCVB News, Memorial Drive was closed in both directions at River Street because due to police activity. A nearby bridge was also blocked by multiple police cruisers.
Citizen user video shows a heavy police presence along the Charles River.
Samdesk sources report this may be an officer-involved shooting with Massachusetts State Police. Citizen is working to confirm this information.
7 News Boston reports there is a heavy police presence in the area.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, police are operating at the scene of a shooting on Memorial Drive.
Incident reported at 777 Memorial Dr.
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Keep lettin criminals walk free and this is what happens
If he was charged in 2020 with attempting to shoot police officers, why the hell was he free out on the streets?
The judge & DA over that case should be thrown in jail with him for the next 10 years !!
How you let him out for attempting to kill cops back in 2020
I hope they give the civilian a medal for helping the trooper could have ended worse
Keep lettin criminals walk free and this is what happens
If he was charged in 2020 with attempting to shoot police officers, why the hell was he free out on the streets?
The judge & DA over that case should be thrown in jail with him for the next 10 years !!
How you let him out for attempting to kill cops back in 2020
I hope they give the civilian a medal for helping the trooper could have ended worse
Keep lettin criminals walk free and this is what happens
If he was charged in 2020 with attempting to shoot police officers, why the hell was he free out on the streets?
The judge & DA over that case should be thrown in jail with him for the next 10 years !!
How you let him out for attempting to kill cops back in 2020
I hope they give the civilian a medal for helping the trooper could have ended worse
Keep lettin criminals walk free and this is what happens
If he was charged in 2020 with attempting to shoot police officers, why the hell was he free out on the streets?
The judge & DA over that case should be thrown in jail with him for the next 10 years !!
How you let him out for attempting to kill cops back in 2020
I hope they give the civilian a medal for helping the trooper could have ended worse
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Keep lettin criminals walk free and this is what happens
If he was charged in 2020 with attempting to shoot police officers, why the hell was he free out on the streets?
The judge & DA over that case should be thrown in jail with him for the next 10 years !!
How you let him out for attempting to kill cops back in 2020
I hope they give the civilian a medal for helping the trooper could have ended worse