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Public's Assistance Sought on Third Year Mark of Cambridge Homicide

Public’s Assistance Sought on Third Anniversary of Cambridge Homicide

CAMBRIDGE – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow are requesting assistance from the public on the third anniversary of the fatal shooting of Xavier Louis-Jacques, 19, of Cambridge.

On March 27, 2021, a male and female who were driving in the area of Pemberton Street saw Xavier Louis-Jacques seemingly unresponsive and called 911. Cambridge Police and other first responders arrived and located the victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was treated on scene and then transported to Mount Auburn Hospital where he later died.
Xavier Louis-Jacques was found in the area of the Rindge baseball field and the basketball courts located on Pemberton Street next to his vehicle, a white Lexus sedan. He was under a streetlight that was on at the time. The vehicle was locked, and Louis-Jacques still had his phone and keys with him.

This remains an active investigation and detectives are seeking to speak to anyone with information related to this incident. Members of the public with information are asked to call Cambridge Police at 617-349-3300.

Those who wish to provide information anonymously may dial the Cambridge Police Anonymous Crime Tip Hotline at 617-349-9151 and leave a message. Anonymous tips may also be sent via the Cambridge Police MyPD mobile app or via text message to 847411. Begin your text with TIP650 and then type your message. To send anonymous tips via email, visit www.CambridgePolice.org/Tips.

This case is being investigated by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the District Attorney’s Office and the Cambridge Police Department.

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