UMass Lowell shooting alert: First details on armed suspect near Riverview Suites emerge

UMass Lowell issued a shooting alert after reports of an armed 5'5 Asian male in white sweatshirt, black shorts near Riverview Suites on campus.

Updated on: Sep 4, 2025, 01:41:29 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A shooting alert was issued by the University of Massachusetts in Lowell on Wednesday afternoon after a gunman was reportedly spotted on the campus. The Lowell Police Department has issued an alert for a suspect, as per a message sent out to the local community.

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In the message, the Lowell PD said that they are looking for a 5-foot-5 Asian male, as per the Daily Mail. The suspect is believed to be wearing a white sweatshirt and black shorts and is carrying a long weapon. He was last seen near the Riverview Suites, a student's residence inside the UMass campus.

A vide of the armed individual near the Riverview Suites went viral on X.

Here's the alleged video:

Note: Hindustan Times could not independently verify the authenticity of the video.

As of now, there are no reports of shots being fired or anyone being hurt. Police have asked anyone with information on the suspect to contact 911 immediately.

US House Representative Lori Trahan of Massachusetts's 3rd congressional district said on X that she and her team are monitoring the situation.

Also read: UMass Lowell shooting: Alert for incident at Riverview suites, South campus - What is happening?

"I'm actively monitoring the alert of a potentially armed individual near UMass Lowell’s South Campus and in touch with local officials," she wrote. "If you are in Lowell, please follow directions from Lowell Police Department (Official) and UMass Lowell."

There is a huge police presence at the campus, and locals have been asked to avoid the area.

UMass Lowell is located in Lowell, Massachusetts, about 25 miles northwest of Boston.

This story is developing.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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