FITCHBURG, Mass. — Police activity has been reported near Fitchburg State University.
Police responded to reports of a shooting on Clinton Street, shortly after 6:30 p.m. Once police arrived on scene, they say they located a person suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg.
The shooting victim was taken to an area hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
Fitchburg State University sent out an alert to students around 7 p.m., warning them of the activity on Clinton Street, and urging them to stay clear of the area.
Police to not believe that the shooting is connected to Fitchburg State University.
No one has been arrested at this time, according to police who say there is no known ongoing threat to the public.
Police ask anyone with any information on this shooting to please contact them at 978-345-9650.
This is the second shooting near Fitchburg State University in the past month. A person was shot near the university just two weeks ago.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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