Shooting in Harvard dorm

UPDATE: The man, Justin Cosby of Somerville, died.

The Crimson reports a man was shot around 5 p.m. in the entrance of Kirkland House on Dunster Street; not a Harvard student; was conscious, shot in the lower torso and was likely targeted.

Multiple suspects sought.

6:59 p.m.: HUPD believes assailants left the area & says that it's safe to resume normal activities

See Harvard Emergency Communications, which took 47 minutes to notify students.

Harvard statement at 7:19:

Late this afternoon Harvard University Police received a report of a shooting at Kirkland House, an undergraduate residence at Harvard. All indications thus far are that the incident was isolated and that the suspects have fled the area. Harvard, Cambridge, and state police have been on the scene and are interviewing potential witnesses. The victim has been taken to the hospital. The identity of the victim is not yet known. Residents of Kirkland House have been asked to remain there as police continue to speak with students and others. Otherwise, police have indicated that students and other members of the community are free to resume their normal activity. Counseling staff at the College are on hand to address any concerns students might have