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Last Update2025-09-12
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Event Overview
An unconfirmed shooting report at a university led to a significant emergency response, including specialized units. The incident was later declared 'all clear' with no evidence of gunfire or threat. The event highlights the swift and cautious approach taken by authorities in potential active threat scenarios.
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Unconfirmed Shooting Report at UMass Boston Leads to Large Police Response
An unconfirmed report of a shooting at the University of Massachusetts Boston around 4 p.m. led to a large police and emergency response, including SWAT teams and the bomb squad. The university declared the incident 'all clear' at 5:11 PM. School officials stated there was no evidence of gunfire and no ongoing threat to the community. Students received alerts about the police activity and were instructed to secure themselves. Freshman Sthefanny Carvalho barricaded her room with desks and locked herself in the bathroom. Law enforcement evacuated residence halls, going door-to-door. UMass Boston canceled evening classes and activities on Thursday, but all classes and activities are set to resume as scheduled on Friday.