A tense situation unfolded at a Medway Shaw's this afternoon when a man was accused of brandishing a firearm and threatening an individual. The Medway Police Department, as per their social media update, swiftly responded to the incident at the intersection of Holliston and Appleton Street, near the grocery's entrance. Concerns led to the temporary holding of middle school students who walk home and a directed dismissal to their parents, as the authorities worked to ensure everyone's safety.
According to the police department's Facebook post, a white male in his forties wearing a red shirt was the center of the conflict, having threatened another person with a gun. Initially, this report prompted school officials to take cautious actions. Dr. Pires' email provided more information to parents, students who walk home from the middle school were reportedly being held back while those commuting by other means were released to their guardians. While the police were addressing the Arbor, the Memorial and McGovern Schools were in the process of being dismissed.
Updates continued to roll out from the Medway Police Department assuring the community that Memorial School had completed dismissal procedures and McGovern School was following suit. What began as a critical security concern had thankfully resolved without further incident, as all schools were effectively released, and a collective breath could be taken by those witnessing and affected by the event.
The Medway Police Department's effort to keep the public informed was evident as they continued to update their Facebook page throughout the ordeal. A final reassuring update came at 12:34 pm when the police confirmed that they were clearing the scene, stating, "There is no known danger at this point."
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