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Gunfire Probe Locks Down Pawtucket Boulevard Apartments in Lowell

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Published on March 28, 2026
Gunfire Probe Locks Down Pawtucket Boulevard Apartments in LowellSource: Google Street View

Lowell police descended on an apartment complex on Pawtucket Boulevard on Friday night, sealing off the area after reports of a shooting and leaving behind a sprawling crime scene as detectives worked into the night. Officers kept a tight lid on details while the scene was processed and evidence was collected.

Video captured by NewsCenter 5 showed an expansive crime scene stretching around the apartment complex, according to WCVB. Lowell police told the station they were not saying whether anyone had been injured or if any arrests had been made. WCVB also reports that the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office is involved in the investigation. No additional information had been released as of Friday night.

Police And Prosecutors On Scene

The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office lists a Homicide & Unsolved unit and a Special Investigations team on its website, units that take on serious violent incidents and assist local departments with complex cases. Middlesex District Attorney’s Office materials also highlight victim services and press releases for cases that are under active investigation.

How To Report Tips

Lowell Police are asking anyone with information, photos or video connected to the incident to reach out to the department. Contact information, including the agency’s main number, is listed on its website. The Lowell Police Department lists its non-emergency phone line as (978) 937-3200.

The case remains a developing story, and officials say they plan to release more information as it becomes available. This report will be updated when Lowell police or the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office publish new details.