News Summary
UMass Boston declared an all-clear after a reported shooting led to a strong police response on campus. Police received a call about gunfire but found no evidence of a shooting or firearms. The incident caused students to evacuate, and classes were canceled for the day. Following the assessment, the university assured there was no ongoing threat, offering counseling for those affected. The incident coincided with a recent similar event at UMass Lowell and the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, heightening tensions.
Boston, MA
UMass Boston declared an all-clear Thursday afternoon after an unconfirmed report of a shooting triggered a strong police response. The Boston Police Department received a 911 call around 3:40 p.m. reporting shots fired, prompting a large deployment of first responders, including Boston EMS and Massachusetts State Police, to the campus.
As authorities investigated the situation, UMass Boston advised the public to avoid East Residence Hall due to a “police incident” and later classified it as a “public safety threat.” Students on campus reported seeing a heavy police presence and were instructed to evacuate buildings that had officers present. Many students experienced moments of fear and chaos, with some even barricading themselves for safety as they awaited updates.
Following a thorough investigation, law enforcement found no evidence of gunfire or individuals carrying firearms on campus. Shortly after the assessment, UMass Boston announced that there was no ongoing threat to the community, leading to Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco’s decision to cancel all classes and activities for the remainder of the day as a precautionary measure.
The all-clear was officially announced at 5:11 p.m. After the incident, UMass Boston offered counseling services to students and staff who were affected. The Chancellor expressed appreciation for the patience and cooperation of the campus community during this unsettling event.
This incident at UMass Boston follows a similar police response that occurred the previous week at UMass Lowell, where authorities dealt with a youth carrying an airsoft replica gun. The timing of the UMass Boston incident also coincided with the 24th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, which added to the heightened tension surrounding the situation.
UMass Boston has encouraged anyone with information related to the incident to contact campus police. Classes and activities are scheduled to resume as normal on Friday morning following the all-clear.
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