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Harvard University Enforces Shelter-in-Place After Subway Shooting Incident

Harvard University issues shelter-in-place order as police investigate shooting near Harvard Square subway station, with no injuries reported.

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Updated: Apr 20th, 2025, 6:22 PM ET

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Following reports of gunfire at the Harvard Square subway station, Harvard University urged students and staff to shelter in place while police searched for a suspect. Transit police stated that a man fired approximately four to five rounds at a targeted individual. Despite the gunfire, no injuries have been reported. The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority temporarily suspended train service, diverting passengers to shuttle buses. The shelter order was lifted later in the afternoon, and police found no suspects in custody.


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  • Students and staff at Harvard University were instructed to shelter in place following reports of gunfire at a nearby subway station.

  • The police initiated a search for a suspect after shots were fired, but no injuries were reported among those present.

  • Passengers of the MBTA were affected as services were disrupted, with shuttle buses replacing train services in the area.


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