University of Massachusetts alert: First photos from Residence Hall East emerge; active shooter feared

First photos from UMass Boston showed a man with what appears to be a gun on campus, near Residence Hall East on Thursday.

Updated on: Sep 12, 2025, 02:09:49 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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First photos from UMass Boston (University of Massachusetts) showed a man with what appears to be a gun on campus, near Residence Hall East on Thursday. The university had issued an alert for a police incident near Residence Hall East and the Edward M Kennedy Institute shortly before 4:00 PM local time.

UMass Boston sent an alert to students amid active shooter fears ( UMass Boston)

Meanwhile, Greater Boston Radio posted about a possible Hazmat incident involving a ‘doll someone left behind with a note’. It added caution for posion. Officials have not commented on the incident yet.

“Troopers have responded to UMass Boston to an unconfirmed report of a shooting on campus. Law Enforcement will coordinate with our campus partners to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff,” Massachusetts State Police said.

“UMass Boston Alert: Police incident in/near EMKI. Avoid area. More information to come,” the university said in its initial alert posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“UMass Boston Alert: Police incident in/near Campus Center. Avoid area. More information to come,” the latest tweet read.

Meanwhile, a photo of a man carrying what looked like a firearm emerged on X. The person seemed like a police officer. Students could be seen in the picture.

A local alert page noted that police said that multiple swatting calls were reported across Boston. “No shots fired, no victims, PD on scene just to confirm,” it read.

However, local media outlet WCVB reported that shots were possibly fired at 3:45 PM near 240 Morrissey Boulevard at the campus's location in Dorchester. There is no confirmation on the incidents.

"UMass Boston in chaos: Students & staff evacuate as reports of shots fired spark panic. Alerts warn of a "public safety threat" in or near Residence Hall East. Large police response underway on campus. Situation developing," a local posted on social media.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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