By Tiffany Williams –
A series of public safety developments unfolded across the Northeast on Monday, including action by Cambridge officials to restore gunshot detection technology, a deadly shooting in Boston, the identification of a missing Connecticut teenager, and new public health warnings about a rare tick-borne disease.
Officials in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York also responded to separate violent incidents, while the MBTA implemented new fare enforcement measures at one of Boston’s busiest commuter rail stations.
Cambridge Votes to Restore ShotSpotter
The Cambridge City Council voted 6-3 Monday to temporarily restore and reactivate ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology.
The vote came nearly one month after a city employee was shot and killed near a Cambridge park. City leaders approved the temporary reinstatement as discussions continue over the technology’s future use.
Deadly Shooting Under Investigation in Boston
Boston police are investigating a shooting in Hyde Park that left one person dead and four others injured.
Officers responded at approximately 12:38 a.m. Monday to a report of a shooting near 1184 Hyde Park Ave. Police said responding officers located five adults suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim died, while the remaining four were injured.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Teen Killed, Four Others Wounded in Yonkers Shooting
Police in Yonkers are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and four teenagers hospitalized.
Authorities responded around 8:45 p.m. Sunday to the area of Elm Street and Palisade Avenue, where officers found a 20-year-old who had been shot in the back. He died from his injuries.
Police said a 16-year-old, two 15-year-olds and a 14-year-old were also struck by gunfire. The teenagers remained hospitalized in critical condition Monday and are expected to survive.
Medical Examiner Identifies Missing Connecticut Teen
The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has identified the body recovered Sunday from the West River as 13-year-old King Best.
Investigators said a person fishing discovered the body near the New Haven-West Haven line Sunday morning. Best had been missing since Thursday after entering the river.
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in East Hartford
Police are investigating after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash Monday in East Hartford.
The East Hartford Police Department said officers responded to the area of 300 Main St. following reports of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries.
Health Officials Warn of Rare Tick-Borne Disease
Health officials are warning Long Island residents after three confirmed cases of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, were reported in Suffolk County.
Officials said the rare tick-borne illness can cause high fevers and extreme fatigue. Doctors noted that symptoms can be more severe than those associated with more common tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease.
New Fare Gates Activated at Boston Station
Commuter rail passengers using Ruggles Station in Boston are now required to scan their ticket or pass when entering and exiting the station.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority said the new fare gate system took effect Monday as part of its ongoing effort to reduce fare evasion.