UPDATE – 10-23-23 9:55pm – CODE RED MESSAGE
The Kelton Street Shelter in Place has been lifted. Police deem the area to be safe. However, out of an abundance of caution, there will be a police presence in the area throughout the night and tomorrow. Gardner Mayor Nicholson also sent out the following Press Release, “This is a message from the City of Gardner. The shelter in place in the area of Kelton Street has been lifted. Following an exhaustive search conducted by the Gardner Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police, the area has been deemed to be safe with no threat to public safety. Out of an abundance of caution, a police presence will remained stationed in the area throughout the night and tomorrow. Again, the area has been deemed safe by the police and the shelter in place has been lifted.”
URGENT – 10-23-23 5:40PM– CODE RED MESSAGE
Kelton Street Shelter in Place) This is a message from the City of Gardner.
Police are asking all residents of the Kelton Street area to remain in their homes and avoid going out. A search and investigation is ongoing in that area for a suspected felon, who is considered armed and dangerous.
Again, police are asking residents in the area of Kelton Street to remain in their homes as they search the area.
A statement from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson 5:42pm 10-23-23:” THIS ORIGINAL SENTENCE HAS BEEN REDACTED. Chief McAvene has ordered a shelter in place in the area of Kelton Street while the Gardner Police Department and State Police search the area. He is believed to be armed and dangerous at this time. Out of an abundance of caution, this shelter in place order was issued via CodeRed in order to allow for the safest environment possible as the search is conducted. I will provide you with more information as it becomes cleared by the State Police and District Attorney’s Office who are overseeing the investigation.”
UPDATE: 7:41pm. Boston TV News has reported that a vehicle matching the description of the White BMW sought has been found in the woods off Kelton Street. TV 4 showed officers approaching the vehicle.