Shots were fired Friday morning (local time) in a neighborhood near Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard University issued a statement saying that an unidentified person on a bicycle shot another on Sherman Street, after which the former went in the direction of Garden Street. The university issued a shelter-in-place order after the shooting, but later rescinded it. “Cambridge Police have communicated that there is no ongoing public safety risk at this time,” an emergency alert issued by Harvard around 11 a.m. said, according to the Boston Herald, adding, “The shelter in place has been lifted. Please continue to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.” Cambridge Police responded to the incident and are currently searching for the suspect. Sgt. Robert Reardon, the department’s public information officer, told the publication that ballistic evidence was recovered from the scene of the shooting. “Cambridge Police are currently on the scene of a shots fired incident that occurred on Sherman St. in the vicinity of Danehy Park,” he told the publication, adding, Ballistic evidence was found. There are currently no known victims or ongoing public safety risk. Additional information will be shared when available.” This is a developing story. Check back later for more details.
Harvard shooting: Shots fired near University campus, police respond – here’s what we know
