Worcester police investigate shooting on Burncoat Street Mike Elfland Telegram & Gazette

WORCESTER - Police are investigating a shooting on Burncoat Street Monday morning.

One person is being treated for gunshot wounds, police said.

The shooting, at 480 Burncoat St., was reported about 8:40 a.m.

Schools in the area, including Quinsigamond Community College, were put on lockdown for more than an hour after the shooting.

The college, on West Boylston Street, eventually announced that all day classes were canceled.

At midmorning, yellow police tape bordered the single-family house at 480 Burncoat St. Police officers kept watch on the property.

"At this time, we do not believe there is a threat to the public," police wrote on social media.