FITCHBURG, MASS. (WHDH) – Police are investigating a report of a shooting near Fitchburg State University after some students said they heard what sounded like gunshots in the area.
Fitchburg police responded to Clinton Street near the welcome center on the University’s campus at approximately 7 p.m. The University posted an alert to its website saying, “FSU Alert: Police activity in the area of 48 Clinton St. Please keep clear of that area.”
One student told 7NEWS he was in his dorm when he heard what he thought sounded like gunshots. He said the police activity is unusual for the area.
“Really loud gunshots, kind of crazy to see it all happen from my dorm room,” said Donovan Meehan, a student at Fitchburg State University. “It’s wild, but hopefully everyone’s safe and everyone’s okay.”
No other details were immediately available.
This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.
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