UPDATE: Boston PD is reporting that they have cleared the area and early reports are that the incident may have been a hoax.
#BPDSafetyAlert: Area in and around 771 Comm Ave has been re-opened. Great job by our officers including @BUPolice and @MassStatePolice.
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) November 18, 2016
Earlier:
Law enforcement officers are responding to an ’emergency situation’ at Boston University.
Boston University is advising students to avoid the area of 771 Commonwealth Ave where the Student Union and a library are located.
Massachusetts State Police said Comm. Ave. has been closed at the BU Bridge for an “ongoing incident” and they are assisting Boston University Police and Boston Police.
Massachusetts State Police said Comm. Ave. has been closed at the BU Bridge for an “ongoing incident” and they are assisting Boston University Police and Boston Police, according to CBS Boston.
BREAKING: BU reports emergency situation with heavy Police presence at 771 Commonwealth ave.
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