Multiple East Boston Schools Locked Down Amid Reports of Individual with Rifle

Boston police have initiated a lockdown at multiple schools in East Boston following a report of an individual with a rifle on Wednesday.

The schools are in safe mode as a precaution while authorities investigate the report, which indicated a person with a rifle was seen in the vicinity of Leyden Street.

A witness reported observing a male individual carrying a long gun. The witness described him as a white male with a facial tattoo, and police are currently interviewing this witness, considering him to be credible. The individual was reportedly wearing all black attire.

Currently, there are no reports of shots fired or injuries.

This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.