Crime
No active shooter, no evidence of shots fired at University of Massachusetts Lowell
LOWELL, Mass. — Police confirmed Wednesday evening that at no point was there an active shooter situation on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML), despite earlier reports and a widely circulated video showing a person walking with what appeared to be a rifle.
Authorities say there is also no evidence that any shots were fired.
The incident began after reports surfaced of a possibly armed individual near Riverview Suites on UML’s South Campus.
A video shared online appeared to show an Asian male, approximately 5’5” tall, wearing a gray or white sweatshirt and black shorts, carrying a long weapon.
In response, multiple law enforcement agencies, including Lowell Police, Massachusetts State Police (MSP), SWAT, and the FBI, rushed to the scene to secure the area and investigate.
As a precaution, an emergency alert was issued to the university community, and a shelter-in-place order was put in effect for UML’s South Campus, covering the area between Marginal Street and the Lowell Humane Society.
By late evening, officials confirmed the lockdown had been lifted after determining there was no active threat.
During the lockdown, precautionary measures were taken for students across the city.
Members of the Bartlett and Stoklosa Cross Country teams were confirmed to be safely sheltering inside their schools.
School buses transporting students experienced delays due to road closures and traffic rerouting.
Officials stated that any student unable to reach their designated bus stop because of the lockdown would be redirected to the Moody School for pickup.
Law enforcement officials emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing.
While there have been no confirmed arrests, agencies are continuing to review the video and follow up on leads.
The Massachusetts State Police and FBI Boston confirmed they are actively coordinating with local law enforcement partners.
Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and to avoid spreading unverified information.
Anyone with credible information related to the incident is asked to call 911.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.