Crime & Safety

Somerville Police Investigating Shooting On River Road

Police said they received two 911 calls Saturday around 1:05 a.m. reporting shots fired around Memorial Road.

Somerville police are investigating a shooting that took place on Saturday, August 13 near River Road.
Somerville police are investigating a shooting that took place on Saturday, August 13 near River Road. (Somerville Police Department)

SOMERVILLE, MA — Somerville police are investigating a shooting that took place Saturday near River Road.

Police said they received two 911 calls around 1:05 a.m. reporting shots fired around Memorial Road. In speaking with witnesses and reviewing surveillance video, officers learned that a suspect on foot exchanged gunfire with two suspects operating a scooter on River Road.

Officers recovered more than 15 shell casings on River Road. No victims or injuries have been reported, but vehicles and buildings in the area were damaged.

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Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Somerville police at 617-625-1600 ext.7226 or leave an anonymous tip here.

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