Shots were reported Thursday afternoon at the UMass Boston campus, prompting a large police response, the Boston Police Department confirmed. The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. near 240 Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester, leading authorities to secure the area immediately.
Public Safety Alerts Issued
According to several UMass Boston alerts, the situation was described as a “public safety threat” near a residence hall in the East Building. The university advised students and staff to avoid the East Building and the Campus Center until further notice.
Emergency Services on Standby
Boston EMS confirmed multiple units were staged nearby to monitor the situation and provide updates. Officials assured the community that further details would be released as soon as they were available.
Videos and Evacuations
WATCH: People seen evacuating UMass Boston in Massachusetts amid reports of shots fired. pic.twitter.com/MLeZezXONL
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Videos circulating online appeared to show people evacuating campus buildings following reports of gunfire. Law enforcement officials continued to investigate the incident as the community awaited clarity.
No Victims Reported
Later reports indicated that police were responding to multiple swatting calls across Boston, including a false report of a shooting at the University of Massachusetts. Authorities confirmed that no shots were fired and no victims were found at UMass Boston.
