FITCHBURG — Three schools near Harvard Street were placed on lockdown today after Fitchburg police received a report of possible gunshots in the area of Harvard and Boutelle streets.
According to a press release from the Fitchburg Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area at approximately 12:07 p.m. on October 3, 2025. Upon arrival, officers located spent shell casings on Harvard Street.
The department said all three nearby schools were placed on lockdown out of an abundance of caution, though there was no indication they were directly involved. The lockdowns were lifted within approximately 30 minutes. No injuries were reported.
The incident remains under investigation by Fitchburg Police Department patrol officers and detectives from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
