Tyler Brown
Coverage of Tyler Brown in the Nexus archive.
- Racism fears spark city to nix gunshot detection tech days after crazed gunman opened fire in streets
Cambridge, Massachusetts city council voted to end its ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract, citing concerns that the technology disproportionately targets marginalized Black and Brown communities. The decision came one week after a shooting incident on Memorial Drive injured two people. Residents and council members argued the surveillance technology undermines the city's sanctuary city status and raises civil rights concerns.
- Democratic Boston councilor rips 'soft-on-crime' policies after suspected gunman's violent past revealed
A Democratic Boston city councilor criticized 'soft-on-crime' policies after a suspected gunman's violent past was revealed. Tyler Brown, 46, allegedly opened fire in Cambridge, shooting four people. Brown has a history of violent crimes, including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
- Suspected roadway gunman with reported criminal history sparks outrage after drivers shot
A suspected gunman, Tyler Brown, with a reported criminal history, opened fire along a busy roadway in Cambridge, Massachusetts, sparking outrage and a heavy law enforcement response. Two males were struck by gunfire and taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries. Brown was shot multiple times and remains in custody.