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Shooting Scare Shakes Harvard Campus as Suspect Flees on Bicycle
24 Oct
Summary
- Shooting reported near Harvard's Radcliffe Quadrangle
- Unidentified man fired at another person before fleeing on a bicycle
- Harvard and Cambridge Police searching for suspect
On October 24, 2025, Harvard University was placed on high alert after reports of a shooting near the Radcliffe Quadrangle in Cambridge. According to the authorities, an unidentified man fired at another person before fleeing the scene on a bicycle towards Harvard Square.
Immediately after the incident, Harvard University issued a shelter-in-place order, urging all students and staff to remain indoors as both Harvard and Cambridge Police launched a search for the suspect. The investigation into the shooter's whereabouts is still ongoing as of 4:07 PM on October 24, 2025.
While no further details about the victims or the motive behind the shooting have been released, the incident has undoubtedly shaken the Harvard community. The university is working closely with local law enforcement to ensure the safety of its campus and apprehend the individual responsible for this alarming event.
