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Police Search Ongoing After Shots Fired at Harvard Square MBTA Station

Harvard University issued a shelter-in-place alert as multiple law enforcement agencies continue to search for the suspect; Red Line service remains disrupted with shuttle buses experiencing delays.

Shots were fired at Harvard Square MBTA station on Sunday
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Overview

  • MBTA Transit Police confirmed reports of shots fired at the Harvard Square MBTA station earlier this afternoon.
  • Harvard University issued an emergency alert instructing individuals in the area to shelter in place until further notice.
  • Cambridge, MBTA Transit, and Harvard University police are actively searching the Harvard Square area for an unnamed suspect, with no arrests reported so far.
  • Red Line service between Central and Alewife stations has been replaced by shuttle buses, causing delays of approximately 25 minutes.
  • Details about the suspect or the circumstances surrounding the gunfire remain limited as the situation continues to develop.