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A large law enforcement response descended on the university’s campus Wednesday after reports of a person with a gun.
The following is the release from Lowell police. This story will be updated.
LOWELL — A juvenile male has been identified as the individual reported to be brandishing a firearm yesterday in Lowell that prompted a large police response. The firearm, which is confirmed to be an airsoft replica weapon, has been recovered.
On September 3, 2025, just before 2:30 PM, the Lowell Police Department received a report of an individual possibly armed with a firearm. Patrol officers immediately responded and began to search the area. The Lowell Police Department Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) was deployed as well as the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing. Numerous Police K9s, Massachusetts State Police Troopers, the NEMLEC Swat Team, UMass Lowell Police, LNHP Law Enforcement Rangers, the FBI, and ATF also responded to assist.
Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Bureau initiated a comprehensive investigation into the incident while patrol officers continued securing the area throughout the night.
“The safety of this city, and its residents and visitors, is our top priority,” said Superintendent Greg Hudon, “and the extensive response of personnel and assets by this department and our law enforcement partners was a testament to that commitment. I want to thank all our officers and partners for their brave response as well as our investigators for their diligent investigative work that brought closure to this incident. I would especially like to thank the residents of the affected neighborhood for their cooperation and understanding while this incident unfolded. While the reported firearm in this case was ultimately determined to be an airsoft gun, our community can be certain that, as in this case, the Lowell Police Department will always utilize all available resources until the safety of all involved is assured.”
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