Boston police investigate stabbing near Northeastern University

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One person was rushed to a local hospital after a stabbing on St. Botolph Street Wednesday morning, police said.

Northeastern University dorm buildings in Boston. David L. Ryan / The Boston Globe, File

April 1, 2026 | 9:56 AM

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Boston police are investigating after a person was stabbed near Northeastern University Wednesday morning.

Officers responded to the reported stabbing at 291 St. Botolph St. at 8:19 a.m., a Boston Police Department spokesperson confirmed. A Northeastern dorm is located at that address, according to the school’s website.

The injured person was rushed to a local hospital; their condition was not immediately clear.

Police have not made any arrests in connection with the stabbing, though the investigation remains active.

A Northeastern spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday morning.

Abby Patkin is a general assignment news reporter whose work touches on public transit, crime, health, and everything in between.

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