Cambridge officials attended a community meeting on Wednesday to discuss a fatal shooting that occurred on November 23. Law enforcement officials informed attendees that the police have been working tirelessly to follow up on leads and expect an arrest to be made soon. The shooting claimed the life of Danasia Greene, 27, and injured Tyrre Herring, 26. However, the meeting primarily focused on concerns about Central Square’s general condition and its unhoused population.
Many attendees expressed their observations of the changing population in Central Square and the need for assistance for both those in need and those who are struggling. The topic dominated the discussion, despite the clarification that the shooting was not related to the unhoused population in the area.
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Police Commissioner Christine Elow assured residents that the crime did not involve anyone from the unhoused community. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan confirmed that the shooting was the result of an ongoing dispute between individuals who knew each other. Ryan expressed confidence that the case would be resolved shortly.
The shooting took place in front of the Church Corner apartment on Magazine Street. Both victims were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, where Greene was pronounced dead. Herring was treated and subsequently arrested on warrants from multiple courthouses.
There were suggestions that the shooting was drug-related, with some residents claiming that Greene was the target and Herring’s presence was incidental. The Central Square area has seen a concentration of crimes, particularly targeting the homeless population. Cambridge police data showed a significant number of aggravated assaults and street robberies in the area.
City Councilor Marc McGovern reassured attendees that efforts are being made to address the issue of homelessness. He highlighted that while the number of unhoused individuals remains stable, there is a constant turnover of individuals in the population.
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Officials emphasized the significant police presence in Central Square and the work of outreach teams to address the concerns of residents. They assured attendees that there has not been a significant influx of homeless individuals from the dismantled Mass and Cass camp in Boston.
Overall, the meeting provided an opportunity for residents to voice their concerns about the shooting and the condition of Central Square, particularly regarding the unhoused population. Officials reassured attendees that efforts are being made to address these issues and bring justice to those involved in the shooting.
