Active police investigation underway in Lowell Temple parking lot

LOWELL, Massachusetts – An active police investigation is underway in the parking lot of a Hindu temple in Lowell Saturday morning.

Lowell police and Massachusetts State Police have cordoned off a large area in front of the ISSO Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Temple on Middlesex Street with yellow police tape.

Investigators were seen photographing vehicles in the parking lot near a large tent with tables and chairs, placing evidence markers on the ground and questioning people inside the temple.

A woman who birdwatches in the area told reporters that a large group of people were in the parking lot when shots were believed to have been fired.

“It’s sad. I didn’t expect to see anything like this here,” said Wendy Porter. “I’ve never heard of anyone hanging around here.”

Another witness, whose car is stuck at the scene, told Boston 25’s Joanna Bouras that she saw two possible gunshot victims bleeding on the ground early that morning.

Others who showed up for a scheduled religious event at the temple said an all-day prayer hour was supposed to begin around 7:30 a.m.

Boston 25 News has contacted state and local authorities for details on the incident.

The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office is assisting in the investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back later for updates as more information becomes available.

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