Politics & Government
Cambridge Police Unions Say Shooting Death "Directly Related" To Removal Of ShotSpotter Technology
All that's left are memories of a proud dad with his 5-year-old little boy and questions from the family about why he isn't here.
July 7, 2026
A grieving family is seeking justice in the shooting death of a beloved and valued Cambridge, Massachusetts DPW worker, while Cambridge police unions say the tragedy could have been prevented if a gunshot detection system was still in place.
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Xavier Bautista was shot and killed around 4:30 a.m. on the Fourth of July. The 32-year-old was found by a pedestrian lying in the street near Norfolk and Broadway an hour later.
All that's left are memories of a proud dad with his 5-year-old little boy and questions from his fiancé and family about why he isn't here.
Find out what's happening in Cambridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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