Boston authorities respond to reports of object ‘detonated’ at Northeastern University; 1 injured

Boston police are investigating a package that detonated at Northeastern University Tuesday evening, leaving at least person injured.

A department spokesperson told Fox News that officers responded to 39 Leon St. around 7:16 p.m. for a report of a “potential package that had detonated.” 

The detonation caused “minor injuries” to one person, he said. 

A bomb squad unit, Boston EMS, and Boston Fire were also on scene. Boston EMS said the patient was transported by BLS ambulance to an area hospital. 

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The building was evacuated as a precaution and the incident remains under investigation. 

Fox News has reached out to Northeastern University for comment.

No additional details were released.  

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