US EditionOfficials: ‘No Ongoing Threat’ After Shooting Reported at University of Massachusetts Boston
- On September 11, 2025, gunfire was reported near Residence Hall East at UMass Boston, leading to a significant law enforcement response across the campus.
- The incident followed unconfirmed reports of a shooting, leading authorities and university officials to declare a public safety threat.
- UMass Boston advised students and faculty to steer clear of the Campus Center area and remain inside residence halls for their safety.
- Boston EMS staged multiple units and police, including state troopers, responded with officers seen armed, while evacuation of some students was observed.
- The ongoing investigation and campus lockdown suggest continued law enforcement coordination to ensure safety, though it remains unclear if injuries occurred.
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University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston) had a strong police deployment on September 11 after a 911 call reported possible shots on campus. The incident caused evacuations, preventive closures and alarm between students and employees, before authorities confirmed that it was a false alarm. The emergency call pointed to the area near Residence Hall East and Campus Center. Immediately, a joint operation was deployed with the Massachusetts…
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