UMass Lowell campus on lockdown after reports of possible gunman 'carrying a long weapon'

The UMass Lowell campus is on lockdown after reports of a man with a gun walking near the school’s Riverview Suites residence hall on the first day of classes.

The college issued a community alert about the possible sightings of an armed individual, described as a “5’5 Asian male wearing a gray or white sweatshirt and black shorts carrying a long weapon.”

Massachusetts State Police said it was aware of a video circulating online that appeared to show the alleged suspect and that local cops had responded to the campus to investigate. The video has not been verified.

The UMass Lowell campus is on lockdown after reports of a man with a gun. NBC10 Boston

An alert describing a “5’5 Asian male wearing a gray or white sweatshirt and black shorts carrying a long weapon” prompted a massive pol