Crime
21-year-old Angel Nieves killed in Cambridge shooting
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday night in Cambridge, resulting in the death of a 21-year-old man from Springfield.
According to a joint statement from Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow, Cambridge police responded to reports of multiple gunshots on Clifton Street at approximately 11:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, identified as Angel Nieves, 21, of Springfield, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds outside a residence.
Nieves was immediately transported to Mount Auburn Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Preliminary findings from law enforcement indicate that the incident was isolated, suggesting it may not pose an ongoing threat to the public.
The investigation remains active and is being conducted collaboratively by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, the Cambridge Police Department, and the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit.
Authorities have not released information regarding potential suspects or motives at this time.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously to assist in the investigation.
This tragic incident highlights the ongoing concern about gun violence, and the Cambridge Police Department has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of the community while thoroughly investigating this case.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Crime
One Dead, One Injured in Apparent Self-Defense Shooting Outside Cali Rose 15 Kitchen in Lakeland
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, at approximately 9:31 p.m., officers with the Lakeland Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at Cali Rose 15 Kitchen, formerly known as Rush Hour Bar & Grill, located at 1323 Ariana Street in Lakeland.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that two individuals—identified as Jesse Banks, 28, of Lakeland, and Nicholas Lue, 26, of West Palm Beach—had sustained gunshot wounds.
Both men were transported to Lakeland Regional Health for emergency treatment.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Banks was pronounced deceased.
Lue was stabilized and remains hospitalized in recovery.
Preliminary findings from witness interviews and physical evidence at the scene indicate that the incident began as a verbal altercation between Banks, Lue, and another individual, identified as Tre D’Shon Huntly, 24, of Lakeland.
The confrontation occurred just outside the restaurant’s front entrance.
According to investigators, the dispute escalated when Banks physically struck Huntly in the head.
At that moment, a male standing just inside the business opened the front door in defense of Huntly.
Banks and Lue then allegedly turned their aggression toward this second individual, producing a firearm and pointing it at him.
In response, Huntly drew a handgun and discharged several rounds, striking both Banks and Lue.
A handgun was later recovered from Banks at the scene.
Huntly remained at the location and fully cooperated with detectives during the investigation.
Based on the information available, it appears Huntly acted in self-defense.
No criminal charges have been filed at this time.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with additional information regarding the incident is urged to contact Detective Neal Robertson at 863-834-6971 or via email at neal.robertson@lakelandgov.net.