Man Dies in Shooting; Suspect At Large

The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. His identity has not been released

Police say a man died in a shooting Wednesday night in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the suspect is at large.

According to MIT Police, the shooting occurred a short distance from their campus- in the 700 block of Main Street shortly after 8:30 p.m. Thirty-one-year-old Rasaun Nichols was struck by gunshots from a vehicle that was departing Newtowne Court.

The vehicle containing the victim then drove towards Kendall Square and left Nichols in front of the Marriott Hotel.

The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Police continue to search for the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call 617-349-3300. 

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