Boulder: Fairview High, Southern Hills Middle Schools under lockdown amid gunman reports

Fairview and nearby Southern Hills Middle School in Boulder, Colorado, were placed on lockdown following reports of a man with a gun in the area.

Published on: Sep 11, 2025, 23:36:50 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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Fairview and nearby Southern Hills Middle School in Boulder, Colorado, were placed on lockdown late Thursday morning following reports of a man with a gun in the area.

Boulder schools locked down after reports of possible gunman. (UnSplash)

Boulder Police Department wrote on X, “Boulder Police is currently investigating a report of a man with a gun near Fairview High School. The high school and nearby middle school are on lockdown. Please avoid the area at this time. We have closed the road in front of the school from Greenbriar and Broadway to Greenbriar and Gillespie.”

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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