MIDDLEBORO — The suspect in an active shooter situation in Middleboro this morning has been caught.

Police said that they apprehended the man after shots were reportedly fired outside a Massachusetts Department of Transportation public works facility near Route 28 and Evergreen Drive just after 9 a.m. Friday.

Earlier reports had stated that four to five shots were fired inside the facility; however, the shots were fired outside the facility.

No injuries were reported during the incident.

WBSM-AM/AM 1420 logo
Get our free mobile app

The suspect was found and taken into custody near where the incident took place at around 11:30 a.m.

Police said that there is no current danger to the community, and the shelter in place order has been lifted.

The suspect fled on foot into the woods nearby, with police setting up a perimeter and conducting a large-scale search in conjunction with state police.

It's Illegal to Spark a Bonfire in These 22 Massachusetts Communities

There's nothing better than lighting up a nice bonfire on a warm summer night. But depending on where you live in Massachusetts, it actually could be illegal to do just that. Naturally, there are exceptions to every rule, and bonfires being used for outdoor cooking are allowed, but exceptions aside, 22 cities and towns across the Bay State have prohibited open burning year-round because they're just too densely-built and populated for burning to be considered safe. Is your community on the list?

KEEP READING: Here are the most popular baby names in every state

Using March 2019 data from the Social Security Administration, Stacker compiled a list of the most popular names in each of the 50 states and Washington D.C., according to their 2018 SSA rankings. The top five boy names and top five girl names are listed for each state, as well as the number of babies born in 2018 with that name. Historically common names like Michael only made the top five in three states, while the less common name Harper ranks in the top five for 22 states.

Curious what names are trending in your home state? Keep reading to see if your name made the top five -- or to find inspiration for naming your baby.

More From WBSM-AM/AM 1420