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In Photos: Bomb Threat Shakes the Yard
Harvard police received an unconfirmed bomb threat via email on Monday, prompting an evacuation of four buildings in and around Harvard Yard before it was determined to be unfounded. The Crimson's multimedia staff documents the scene as the investigation unfolded.
Special Response Team at Sever
Members of the Cambridge Police Special Response Team (SRT) converge outside of Sever Hall Monday afternoon. The building was one of many evacuated during the the bomb threat.
Unfounded Bomb Threat Prompts Police Investigation
In a scene strikingly similar to a scare two years ago, students evacuated Harvard’s Science Center and Sever, Emerson, and Thayer Halls around 12:30 p.m. on Monday after police reported receiving an unconfirmed bomb threat.
Police Make Arrest After ‘Potential Stabbing’ Near Law School
Police arrested a man on Wednesday evening after receiving a report of a “potential stabbing” near Harvard Law School’s Cambridge campus.
Reported Campus Rapes Nearly Double from 2013 to 2014
The increase in the number of reported campus rapes, from 17 in 2013 to 33 in 2014, comes with a smaller increase in the total number of reported sexual offenses.
Police Search for Shooter Near MIT
Following reports of a gunshot victim, MIT and Cambridge police were searching the area around Main and Portland Streets and asked residents to stay clear of the area.
Police Warn of 'Recent Increase' in Assault and Batteries
Five separate incidents of assault and battery were reported in the vicinity of Harvard Square within a two week period.
Water Main Breaks on Mt. Auburn and JFK
The authorities were on the scene shortly after 1:30 a.m. and were still working to control the break at press time.
Man Fatally Shot Near MIT's Campus
A man was shot and killed Wednesday evening on Main Street near Kendall Square, according to the Cambridge Police Department.
Four Arrested After String of Armed Robberies
The suspects are expected to be formally charged once the police investigation is complete.
Police Investigate String of Armed Robberies in Boston Area
Cambridge Police are investigating two armed robberies that occurred early Friday morning near Harvard Square.
Two Years After Bombings, Tsarnaev Sentenced to Death
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev spoke in court for the first time since he entered a “not guilty” plea at his arraignment hearing two years ago, expressing remorse for his actions.
