Police said the bullets came from gang violence in the surrounding neighborhood of Mason Square.
On two recent occasions, stray bullets have hit buildings on the campus of American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. But the school’s president said the campus is safe regardless.
Police said the bullets came from gang violence in the surrounding neighborhood of Mason Square. AIC President Vincent Maniaci said in recent years, the school has hired more security officers, given them more training, and hired consultants to improve the campus safety plan.
“I believe that our campus is much safer, or is as safe now, as it’s ever been," Maniaci said. “Unfortunately, we can’t control the sporadic gang violence that takes place from time to time in our community. But we need to do everything we can to try to minimize or eliminate it.”
Maniaci said Springfield leaders have been working with AIC on the problem. Mayor Domenic Sarno said the city is increasing patrols, trying to identify suspects, and enlisting the help of state and federal law enforcement to end to the recent surge of what he calls “gun play.”
This story was originally published at NEPR.net.