Archive · 4 Sep 2025
UMass Lowell: Lockdown Lifted After Weapons Report
There was a scare at UMass Lowell's South Campus.
Someone reported seeing a person with a weapon near Riverview Suites, prompting a lockdown.
Police were looking for a man matching the description: Asian male, around 5'5" tall, wearing a gray or white sweatshirt and black shorts, reportedly with a long gun.
The university told everyone to stay inside to be safe.
After searching, the shelter-in-place order was lifted, but police remain on campus for safety.
The situation is under investigation.
A weapons incident was reported at UMass Lowell's South Campus.
A video circulated online allegedly showing an armed individual.
The suspect is described as an Asian male, 5'5", wearing a gray/white sweatshirt and black shorts.
A campus-wide lockdown was implemented and later lifted.
Police and FBI are investigating, with increased presence on campus.
- Who
- Police, FBI, UMass Lowell students and staff.
- What
- Reported weapons incident, possible active shooter.
- When
- September 3, 2025 (US time), ongoing.
- Where
- UMass Lowell South Campus, specifically the Riverview Suites area.
- Why
- Investigation into reported presence of armed individual.
Student Concerns
Official Response
Perception of Safety
Student Concerns
Students may feel unsafe due to the incident and the initial lockdown.
Official Response
Authorities are ensuring safety by investigating, lifting the lockdown, and maintaining police presence.
- Incident Type
- Reported weapons incident
- Location
- UMass Lowell South Campus
- Suspect Description
- 5’5" Asian male, gray/white sweatshirt, black shorts, long gun (allegedly)
- Last Seen
- Behind Riverview Suites Residence Hall (allegedly)
- Emergency Response
- Police, FBI Boston
- Safety Instructions
- Shelter-in-place issued then lifted; increased police presence
