Overview
- Berlin police answered a report of an assault at Highland Commons and were told about possible gunfire in the northwest parking lot around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
- Witnesses told local TV that someone was shot in front of the FitFactory gym, but officials have not confirmed injuries or any arrests.
- Massachusetts State Police and Hudson police joined the investigation and officers restricted access to part of the plaza while they process the scene.
- Police told the public there is no ongoing threat and asked people to avoid the area as detectives and the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office work to gather facts.
- Reporters noted a separate, hours-long standoff on I-495 in Lowell the same day but authorities say any connection between the two scenes is unconfirmed.