Crime & Safety

2 Charged In Cape Cod Shooting

A 28-year-old woman who was shot in the chest is recovering at a Boston hospital and is expected to survive, police said.

HYANNIS, MA — Two men from Hyannis face charges related to the shooting of a 28-year-old woman on Oct. 18, police said.

Evan Araujo, 18, and Jacob Winbush, 19, both of Hyannis, face charges of assault to murder and assault and battery with a firearm, amongst other charges.

Based on the investigation following the early morning shooting, both Araujo and Winbush were taken into custody by members of the Cape Cod Regional Law Enforcement SWAT Team with assistance from the Barnstable Police Patrol Division and K-9 Unit.

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The investigation continued after the arrests as Barnstable Police Detectives, with assistance of Barnstable Patrol Officers and the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit and Bureau of Criminal Investigations, executed several warrants to locate and secure "pertinent evidence," police said.

Araujo was ordered held without bail based on the charges, as well as a probation violation. Winbush was ordered held on $100,000 cash bail.

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Both Araujo and Winbush are scheduled to appear in Barnstable District Court for arraignment on Monday.

The victim is recovering in a Boston area hospital and is expected to survive, police said.

Police said the shooting happened around 4:15 a.m. in the area of 174 Main St. on Saturday. Arriving officers located a 28-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to the chest and immediately rendered medical assistance.

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