UMass Boston ‘gunshots’ LIVE as terrified university students run for cover – Mirror Online

A huge police presence has swarmed on the University of Massachusetts in Boston after gunshots were reportedly heard on campus.

Students and staff were seen running for their lives after hearing gunshots at the Dorchester campus, according to the Boston Police Department. The university, known as UMass, sent out alerts to students that there was a ‘public safety threat’ ongoing.

The incident reportedly took place near a residence hall in the school’s East Building after gunfire was reported at 3.45pm local time near Morrissey Boulevard. SWAT teams swarmed the dorm as people were urged to avoid the area.

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Large amounts of first responders on the scene

A report of a shooting at the University of Massachusetts Boston Thursday brought out a massive number of first responders, but Boston police said there was no confirmation of any gunfire or people with guns on campus, local media have reported.

An initial UMass Boston post on X said an incident was at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. Follow-ups said there was an incident, then a “public safety threat,” at a residence hall.

Boston police and campus police confirmed they were investigating, but didn’t immediately have more information to share.

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Gunshots heard near halls of residence

Students were sent UMass Boston alerts, warning them that a ‘public safety threat’ was ongoing either in or near a residence hall in the school’s East Building at the Dorchester campus.

SWAT teams descended on the dormitory, as people were urged to avoid the area. The gunshots were reported at 3.45pm near Morrissey Boulevard.