Hyannis, Massachusetts, October 21, 2025
News Summary
In Hyannis, two teenagers have been arrested following a shooting that critically injured a 28-year-old woman. The incident, which occurred early in the morning, involved a significant police response including a SWAT team. The victim is now recovering after being airlifted to a Boston hospital. The suspects are facing multiple serious charges and are currently in custody pending upcoming court proceedings.
Hyannis
Two Hyannis teenagers were arrested after an early-morning shooting left a 28-year-old woman critically injured but now recovering, police said. The arrests were made following a law-enforcement response that included a SWAT team and search warrants at the scene.
What happened
The shooting occurred on Saturday, October 19, 2025, at 4:16 a.m. on Main Street. Police responded to reports of gunshots at 174 Main St. Witnesses reported hearing four or five gunshots before seeing the woman fall down the stairs. The woman was shot in the chest, taken first to Cape Cod Hospital, and later airlifted to a Boston hospital for further treatment. Barnstable Police reported that the victim is now recovering and is expected to survive.
Arrests and charges
Two teenagers, Evan Araujo (18) and Jacob Winbush (19), were arrested in connection with a shooting in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Both suspects are from Hyannis and were identified inside the apartment by police. Arrests were carried out with the assistance of a SWAT team. Investigators executed search warrants at the scene and recovered evidence.
- Charges faced by the suspects include: assault to murder; armed with a firearm; assault and battery with a firearm; discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling; and possession of ammunition without a Firearms Identification (FID) card.
- Bail and detention: Jacob Winbush was ordered held on $100,000 cash bail. Evan Araujo was ordered held without bail due to a probation violation.
- Next court date: Both suspects are scheduled to be arraigned on Monday in Barnstable District Court.
Evidence and scene details
Officers set up a perimeter around the shooting scene and closed nearby streets for safety. When search warrants were executed, officers found two rounds of ammunition and a bullet lodged in a wooden support. A bullet hole was located in the wall outside the apartment. Seized items included a black Glock 19 BB gun and a large pellet rifle. Police said the shooting does not appear to be random, but the relationship between the suspects and the victim is unclear.
After being treated at the hospital, the victim stated that they shot her, though she did not know who shot her. The woman had attempted to find her vehicle after she was shot.
Police and witness actions
Responding officers established a secure perimeter and closed surrounding streets to protect the scene and the public. Witness accounts of multiple gunshots helped guide the initial response and subsequent search and investigative steps.
Current status
The victim is receiving care at a Boston hospital after being airlifted from Cape Cod Hospital and is reported by Barnstable Police to be recovering and expected to survive. The two suspects remain in custody pending arraignment and further legal proceedings.
Background and context
Shootings in residential and downtown areas often prompt multi-unit responses and search-warrant activity when occupants are identified or when physical evidence is present. In this case, officers reported recovering ammunition and projectile evidence consistent with witness accounts of multiple gunshots heard near 174 Main St.
FAQ
Who was arrested?
Two teenagers, Evan Araujo (18) and Jacob Winbush (19), were arrested in connection with a shooting in Hyannis, Massachusetts.
When and where did the shooting occur?
The shooting occurred on Saturday, October 19, 2025, at 4:16 a.m. on Main Street.
Who was injured and what is her condition?
A 28-year-old woman was shot in the chest and critically injured. The victim was first taken to Cape Cod Hospital and later airlifted to a Boston hospital for further treatment. Barnstable Police reported that the victim is now recovering and is expected to survive.
What charges do the suspects face?
The suspects face multiple charges including: assault to murder; armed with a firearm; assault and battery with a firearm; discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling; and possession of ammunition without a Firearms Identification (FID) card.
What items and evidence were recovered at the scene?
Investigating officers executed search warrants at the scene, discovering two rounds of ammunition and a bullet lodged in a wooden support. A bullet hole was found in the wall outside the apartment; a black Glock 19 BB gun and a large pellet rifle were also recovered.
What did the victim say at the hospital?
Upon treatment at the hospital, the victim stated that they shot her, though she did not know who shot her.
What are the suspects’ bail and custody details?
Jacob Winbush was ordered held on $100,000 cash bail. Evan Araujo was ordered held without bail due to a probation violation.
When will the suspects appear in court?
Both suspects are scheduled to be arraigned on Monday in Barnstable District Court.
Quick reference table
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date and time | Saturday, October 19, 2025, at 4:16 a.m. |
| Location | 174 Main St., Hyannis, Massachusetts |
| Victim | 28-year-old woman; shot in the chest; first treated at Cape Cod Hospital, then airlifted to a Boston hospital; now recovering and expected to survive. |
| Suspects | Evan Araujo (18) and Jacob Winbush (19), both from Hyannis |
| Charges | Assault to murder; armed with a firearm; assault and battery with a firearm; discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling; possession of ammunition without an FID card |
| Bail / detention | Jacob Winbush: $100,000 cash bail. Evan Araujo: held without bail due to a probation violation. |
| Evidence recovered | Two rounds of ammunition; bullet lodged in a wooden support; bullet hole in the wall outside; black Glock 19 BB gun; large pellet rifle |
| Next step | Arraignment scheduled Monday in Barnstable District Court |
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