CAMBRIDGE, Mass — A man has been arrested in connection with a Christmas Day shooting in Cambridge.
Nelson Portillo, 34, of Cambridge was arrest on Friday after leaving himself and another person injured.
At approximately 3:20am on December 25th Cambridge Police were dispatched to a home on Howard St. following a 9-1-1 call that reported a fight.
Upon arrival, officers located Portillo and another individual suffering from gunshot wounds.
Officers provided life-saving treatment to the individuals until Cambridge Fire and EMS arrived.
They were both transported to local hospitals.
According to Cambridge Police, Portillo discharged a firearm inside of a residence during a gathering, striking himself and another person.
Portillo is facing multiple charges including with Assault & Battery with Dangerous Weapon, Discharge of a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Building and Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License.
Portillo was arraigned in Cambridge District Court and will be held pending a dangerousness hearing.
The shooting remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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