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According to the authorities, there is currently no danger to the population.

Authorities confirmed reports of shots fired Sunday near the MIT Sailing Pavilion on Memorial Drive in Cambridge.

Massachusetts State Police arrived at the scene around 5:15 p.m., a preliminary statement said.

This evening around 5:15 p.m. we received reports of gunshots in the area of ​​the MIT Sailing Pavilion on Memorial Drive in Cambridge. State and @CambridgePolice responded to the scene and took the suspect into custody. There is currently no known threat to public safety

– Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) 18 August 2024

There are “several investigative markers” around the crime scene, a Boston25 reporter said in a social media post. Police appear to be particularly investigating a Nissan at the crime scene, the post said. The car appears to have several bullet holes.

#BREAK: Memorial Drive in Cambridge is closed due to a major police operation.

Several pieces of evidence are scattered around the crime scene. They appear to be clothing and bags scattered on the ground.

The investigation is focusing on a Nissan. It appears to have several bullet holes. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/Y9CmW9PfPu

– Daniel Coates (@danielcoates_25) 18 August 2024

According to state police, a suspect is in custody. Authorities believe there is currently no danger to the public.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.