UPDATE: SUSPECT CAPTURED… Yarmouth home riddled with bullets… suspect recently released from court on other gun and drug charges… shooter said to have threatened police who try to stop him… [VIDEO]
UPDATE – 12/1/2014 – YPD press release:
YARMOUTH POLICE CAPTURE DRIVE-BY SHOOTER
On Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 9:50PM, Yarmouth Police Patrol Officers Connor Burnham and his Field Training Officer partner Gordon Gibbons were conducting a motor vehicle stop in the area of Winslow Gray and Joshua Baker Road in West Yarmouth when they heard several gun shots.
The Officers immediately cleared from the stop and responded to 18 Scrimshaw Lane as numerous 911 calls began being received at Yarmouth Police Headquarters regarding a report of gun shots fired at the residence.
Officers Burnham and Gibbons arrived at the residence with fellow Patrol Officer Paul Mellet and found a red Ford F-150 on the front lawn, still running. Outside of the vehicle was a male, later identified as the homeowner, yelling and screaming in the front yard. Inside the residence was his wife, and two young sons ages age 6 and 4.
Officers entered the house and began to speak his wife and found the two young boys still hiding under the kitchen table. The husband and wife reported that no one was struck by the bullets but that she had a small piece of glass in her eye.
After securing the scene, both parties immediately informed officers that they believed that Flavio Gambarotto-Santa was responsible for the shooting based on past incidents in Hyannis involving inappropriate gestures and language.
Members of the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Unit and as well as Yarmouth Police Department Detectives Scott Lundegren, Christopher Kent, and Chris VanNess arrived on the scene and conducted and active follow-up investigation.
A Barnstable Police Department K9 unit also was deployed to assist with a search for evidence. Initial investigation showed that bullets hit the front door and another hit just below the front bay window.
On Monday, December 1, 2014 at approximately 0:135AM the suspect was positively identified from a photo array presentation conducted at Yarmouth Police Headquarters by Yarmouth Police Detectives.
At approximately 9:00 AM Yarmouth Police Department Detectives captured the suspect as he arrived at Barnstable District Court for an appearance on an unrelated previous crime. The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to Yarmouth Police Headquarters in West Yarmouth for booking.
After the completion of the booking process, the suspect was transferred to the Barnstable District Court for arraignment on two charges of attempted murder.
Arrest: FLAVIO H. GAMBAROTTO-SANTA
Address: 33 STETSON ST HYANNIS, MA
Age: 19
Charges: ATTEMPTED MURDER
ATTEMPTED MURDER
This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Yarmouth Police Department Detective Division at 508.775.0445 or email tips@yarmouthpolice.com
SHOOTING SUSPECT 12/1/2014 COURT UPDATE
SUSPECT HELD WITHOUT BAIL PENDING DANGEROUSNESS HEARING ON A LATER DATE
FLAVIO H. GAMBAROTTO-SANTA age 19, of Hyannis was arraigned today in the Barnstable District Court and will be held in custody pending a dangerousness hearing conducted on a future date by the Cape and Islands Office of the District Attorney on two counts of ATTEMPTED MURDER.
Additional charges may follow…anyone with information about last nights shooting is urged to contact Yarmouth Police Lead Detective Scott Lundegren at 508.775.0445 extension 2132
Initial HN Coverage:
WEST YARMOUTH – A man recently set free from Barnstable District Court after being charged with possession of an unlicensed gun, distribution of class A&B drugs, plus showing up to court with cocaine on him, is the lead suspect in last night’s shooting which left a young family’s home riddled with bullets.
At about 9:45pm last evening, police rushed to 18 Scrimshaw Lane after a home had just been hit with gunfire.
Rescue also responded to evaluate a female who possibly was injured from flying glass.
Sources identified Flavio Gambarotto-Santa as the lead suspect. Police may have used facebook photos to help witnesses identify the suspect…
Flavio Gambarotto-Santa was the topic of another HN article written two weeks ago, on 11/19/2014, for his alleged involvement in recent gun and drug crimes. Click here to see that article…
Details are still developing, but these are some of the things we’ve been told so far:
At least 3 bullets were fired in last night’s shooting, two smashed through the glass on the front storm door, the third bullet hit right below the living room window. The third bullet may have also entered the home and struck the living room sofa…
A family with very young children were said to be inside the residence during the shooting; one child possibly as young as 4-years-old…
The shooting may have been the result of an altercation which took place earlier at the Cape Cod Mall, where insults were made toward the victim’s wife…
Loud arguing was heard prior to the shooting at 18 Scrimshaw Lane…
After the shooting, the suspect, Flavio Gambarotto-Santa, allegedly threatened he would harm any police who tried to arrest him. Flavio Gambarotto-Santa then fled the area in a dark colored sedan. (One source described the sedan as possibly being a dark maroon or black Nissan Altima.)
Barnstable Police were notified and have been keeping an eye on Gambarotto-Santa’s last known residence at 33 Stetson Street in Hyannis.
State police and other surrounding towns were also notified regarding the shooting and suspect information. Reminders and updates were given out to Cape area police throughout the night.
The handgun used in last evening’s crime is believed to possibly be a revolver due to the fact no shell casings were discovered at the scene. The bullet holes were possibly made by a .38 or some other similar caliber…
Nobody needed to be transported to CCH from the scene.
All witnesses and members of the household were taken back to YPD Headquarters to speak more with investigators…
Yarmouth and Barnstable Police K-9 units searched the area surrounding the home for the handgun or other evidence…
Members of the Yarmouth Fire Department also assisted at the scene with thermal imaging equipment…
Flavio Gambarotto-Santa is described as a Brazilian male, with a DOB of 2/1/1995. He has been implicated in recent serious crimes involving guns and dangerous drugs. He is considered to be armed and dangerous.
The shooting is being investigated by the YPD, and Hyannis News will provide updates and clarifications as official details become available…
The following video highlights the scene of the shooting… [Press play]
HN NOTE: In his spare time, Flavio Gambarotto-Santa is an aspiring young rapper... here is recent footage of Gambarotto-Santa performing one of his raps... [Press play]
11/30/2014
Robert Bastille,
P.S. – Tonight's HyTown Vignette is brought to you by Louis Armstrong... [Meditated on it...]
