Gunman with violence and mental health history opens fire near Harvard injuring two before being stopped

Published on 13 May 2026

A veteran and trooper stopped him fast

Near Boston, a man with prior gun violence and mental health issues opened fire on a busy road close to Harvard University, striking two drivers with an assault-style weapon. Panic spread among motorists as the attack unfolded. A state trooper and a Marine veteran intervened and stopped the gunman, who now faces multiple charges.

Two drivers were wounded in the near Harvard shooting
The attacker had prior history of gun violence and mental health issues
A trooper and Marine veteran intervened to stop the shooter
Police say the gunman faces multiple charges

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Gunman with violence and mental health history opens fire near Harvard injuring two before being stopped

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