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A huge police presence has swarmed on a university after gunshots were reportedly heard on campus. ‌

Students and staff at the University of Massachusetts in Boston were seen running for their lives after hearing gunshots at the Dorchester campus, according to reports. ‌

The university , which is known as UMass, sent out alerts to students that there was a 'public safety threat' ongoing. ‌

As reported by the Mirror , the incident is understood to have taken place near a residence hall in the school's East Building after gunfire was reported at 3.45pm local time near Morrissey Boulevard.

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