On June 6, 2023, the Somerville Police Department responded to a report of two males armed with firearms in the area of Edward Leathers Park and the Somerville High School in Massachusetts. The suspects were seen riding bicycles towards the high school. The incident prompted school officials to issue a shelter in place order and briefly close the Central Library. Police officers located a person matching the description of one of the suspects and briefly detained them, but they were found to be unarmed. A search of the area by Somerville Police and National Park Services Police K-9 units did not locate any firearms.
The Somerville Police Department is urging all members of the community to remain vigilant and call 911 immediately if a firearm is found anywhere in the city. Citizens should not touch a suspected firearm. If a suspected firearm is found, call 911 right away and wait for officers to arrive. The incident is currently under investigation and anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Somerville Police at 617-625-1600 ext. 7250 or text a tip anonymously to TIP-411.
The police department issued a firearm safety alert in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Chinese to inform the community of the incident and to encourage people to report any suspicious activity. The police department also warned citizens not to touch suspected firearms.
The incident caused concern in the community and prompted increased police presence in the area. The police department's quick response and thorough search of the area helped ensure the safety of the community.
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