Police Investigation into Harvard Shooting
Introduction to the Incident
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Transit police in Boston were investigating a shooting on a subway platform at Harvard University on Sunday that prompted the school to issue a shelter-in-place order for students and staff.
Details of the Shooting
Authorities temporarily rerouted passengers on part of the city’s subway system to shuttle buses as officers from various departments searched for a suspect.
Richard Sullivan, superintendent of the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority police department, said in an email that a gunman fired four or five rounds at a “targeted individual” on the southbound platform at the Harvard Square station, according to a preliminary investigation. The assailant then fled the station.
Aftermath and Response
There is no evidence the target or anyone else was injured, he said.
Police were alerted to a report of shots fired about 2:15 p.m. A message was later sent to the Harvard community, urging people to shelter in the nearest building until further notice and that police were searching the area around the busy station, which is near the school’s main campus in Cambridge.
Update on the Situation
The message, which was posted on Harvard’s website, was removed later Sunday afternoon.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the importance of vigilance and swift action in response to potential threats. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as authorities continue to search for the suspect and piece together the events surrounding the shooting.
FAQs
What happened at Harvard University?
A shooting occurred on a subway platform at Harvard University, prompting a shelter-in-place order for students and staff.
Was anyone injured in the shooting?
According to preliminary investigations, there is no evidence that the target or anyone else was injured.
What actions were taken by the authorities?
Police temporarily rerouted passengers to shuttle buses and searched for a suspect. A message was sent to the Harvard community urging them to shelter in place until further notice.
Is the suspect still at large?
As of the last update, the assailant had fled the station, and authorities were searching for the suspect.
