A 7-year-old girl captured on video playing with a gun has run away from home, prompting an urgent search by authorities concerned for her safety.

Authorities in Lowell are conducting an urgent search for a 4-year-old boy who fell into the Merrimack River near the Tsongas Center. Police efforts intensify as the community awaits updates on the missing child.

Authorities in Antioch are urgently seeking public assistance to locate missing child A’Dream Greggs, last seen on Ridgeview Drive on Monday. The 4-foot-11 girl has black and red waist-length braids and may be carrying a distinctive crossbody bag.