US EditionPolice recover replica rifle, ID suspect after UMass Lowell campus scare
Campus officials ordered shelter-in-place after a juvenile displayed an Airsoft replica rifle, prompting a multi-agency response and ongoing investigation, UMass Lowell police said.
- A juvenile male carrying an airsoft replica gun prompted a three-hour shelter-in-place order at UMass Lowell's South Campus on Wednesday afternoon.
- The lockdown followed reports and video of a person brandishing what appeared to be a firearm, which led to a massive police response involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
- Authorities searched the area for several hours, confirmed no shots were fired or injuries occurred, and recovered the replica weapon while identifying the juvenile suspect.
- UMass Lowell informed students to follow RUN, HIDE, FIGHT protocols, canceled all campus activities Wednesday, and Chancellor Julie Chen noted the replica guns closely resemble real firearms, causing understandable alarm.
- The shelter-in-place order was lifted later Wednesday, classes resumed Thursday, and police continued investigating while maintaining a presence overnight to ensure safety.
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Lowell police: Male juvenile identified as subject with suspected firearm, airsoft gun recovered
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