BOSTON — Boston University Police say they are confident there is no threat to the public after officials received a call for an active shooter on campus early Sunday evening.
“Although we are still investigating, at this time we are confident that there is no threat to our community. Officers will continue to be vigil,” BU Police said in a tweet.
BU ALERT: A short time ago, BUPD received several calls for an active shooter situation at multiple locations. Although we are still investigating, at this time we are confident that there is no threat to our community. Officers will continue to be vigil https://t.co/CxKsg4N5oh
— BU Police Department (@BUPolice) April 10, 2023
Students and members of the community were first alerted to the possibility of an active shooter on campus at 8 p,.m., when BU PD said they were investigating the reports at 855 Commonwealth Avenue and 233 Bay State Road.
BU ALERT: Two calls for an active shooter have been received by BU Police in the area of 855 Commonwealth Ave and 233 Bay State Road. Nothing has been discovered at this time, but there is a heavy police presence in these areas. An update will be sent out https://t.co/aYeRP2ObDK
— BU Police Department (@BUPolice) April 10, 2023
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