At least two people were injured after a gunman reportedly opened fire into traffic in Cambridge on Monday afternoon, according to Massachusetts State Police.
The shooting happened near Memorial Drive and River Street around 1:30 p.m., officials said.
Emergency crews treated at least one person suffering from a gunshot wound at the scene.
Aerial footage broadcast by WCVB showed police taking a suspect into custody shortly after the incident.
The footage also shows a black Dodge sedan pulled off the side of the road after an apparent accident related to the shooting.
According to WCVB, a rifle was seen lying on the grass near the scene.
Authorities have not yet released further details about the suspect, possible motives or the condition of the injured person.
Maura Healy said there is no threat to the public following the incident.
In a statement, Healy urged residents to “stay away from the area to allow public safety personnel to do their job.”
Police are continuing to investigate the shooting.
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