Suspect In Custody After Shelter-In-Place Order Given At UMass Amherst

A shelter in place was issued at UMass Amherst after an armed man was reportedly on campus.

10/26/2021 4:15 p.m.

The incident took place Tuesday, Oct. 26, according to Ed Blaguszewski, executive director of Strategic Communications at UMass.

An all-clear was issued shortly after a campus emergency alert was sent to staff and students, reported 22News.

The original message said:

“Hostile armed person reported near UHS. Shelter in place and stay indoors. Wait for an all-clear signal.”

Blaguszewski told 22News a suspect is in custody.

“UMass Amherst Alerts: All clear. Party is in custody. Resume normal activities. All clear.”

University Health Services is a medical clinic on campus.

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