Lawrence Police are actively searching for a suspect following a shooting incident that occurred on Monday afternoon near Lawrence High School. The incident took place at approximately 3:00 p.m. in the area surrounding Exeter and East Dalton streets, specifically on a property managed by the Lawrence Housing Authority. Although the shooting occurred in close proximity to the school, Police Chief Maurice Aguiler confirmed that the event did not take place on school grounds. Three young men were found injured at the scene. Officials identified the victims as two teenagers and a third male who may be slightly older. All three victims received medical treatment at the scene before being transported to a local hospital. Police stated that the victims are in various conditions, though specific details regarding the severity of their injuries have not been fully disclosed. Investigators do not believe the shooting was random and are focusing their efforts on locating a single suspect. The Lawrence Police Department received multiple 911 calls and a radio transmission from a school resource officer who reported hearing gunshots. In response to the incident, a heavy law enforcement presence was deployed to the area. The FBI, Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts Environmental Police, and Essex County Sheriff’s Department are collaborating on the investigation. At 3:39 p.m., police requested the public to avoid the area due to the significant police presence. By early evening, crime scene tape was removed, and Crawford Street was reopened. Lawrence City Councilor Marc Laplante commented on the tragedy, emphasizing that the city is generally safe and expressing concern that such incidents might create a misimpression of widespread violence. This story is developing as the investigation continues.