Late Wednesday afternoon, authorities lifted the shelter-in-place order across the UMass Lowell campus after the suspected individual was determined to be no longer in the vicinity.
Campus officials confirmed that no shots were fired, and no injuries were reported throughout the incident.
A video that circulated—captured by both a student and campus surveillance—showed a person carrying what appeared to be a long weapon behind Riverview Suites.
In a more surprising twist, new footage suggests the object may not have been a firearm at all—possibly a toy. Though authorities are continuing their investigation, this new development raises questions about the nature and severity of the incident.
What This Means:
Campus activities have resumed as of Thursday. A significant police presence remains on campus, with officers assigned to all residence halls overnight. The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information or relevant footage is urged to contact the UMass Lowell or Lowell Police Departments