BB Gun Prompts Lockdown At Boston U: Patch PM

Welcome to Tuesday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines from the Massachusetts Patch network:

Report Of Gun Prompts Brief Lockdown At BU

A call reporting a man with a gun near Kenmore prompted a shelter in place at BU and stopped MBTA trains.

Columbia Gas Reverses Position On Temporary Equipment

Customers who installed mini-split AC/heating equipment, however, may not be fully reimbursed

Man Tried Robbing Somerville Store With Hypodermic Needle: Police

The shop owner told police the suspect pointed a needle filled with dark liquid at her.

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