Emerson College

Emerson College Issues All Clear After Report of Person With Gun Near Campus

The person was reportedly seen at the rear of the Paramount Center loading dock, moving away from campus

Boston's Emerson College issued an all clear around 11:15 a.m. Friday after a campus-wide alert for a report of a person with a gun on or near their campus.

According to the alert, which was issued around 10:45 a.m., the person was seen at the rear of the Paramount Center loading dock, moving away from campus.

The person was described as a male wearing a mask, with dark pants, a red and black hooded sweatshirt and white high-top sneakers. He left the area traveling north on Mason Street away from campus.

Boston police said there was a report of a gun shown in an alley near the school. No shots were fired. The person remains on the loose and police said no victim has been located.

No further information was immediately available.

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