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Police: Reported bomb threat at Northeastern University prompts shelter in place

BOSTON — Authorities responded to a college in Boston for an alleged bomb threat Thursday night that prompted a shelter in place on campus.

Boston Police say they responded to a report of a bomb threat on campus around 10:45 p.m.

Northeastern University Police say law enforcement efforts are focused towards the Curry Student Center. They’re asking all students to avoid the area as emergency personnel respond.

The shelter in place has since been lifted.

No further information was made available.

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