Event Brief
Gunman arrested after opening fire near Harvard University
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
Summary: A gunman was arrested after opening fire on a busy street near Harvard University.
WHO: Police
WHAT: Police arrested a gunman following an opening fire on a busy street near Harvard University.
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 3:44 AM ET
WHERE: Cambridge, USA
WHY: No motive has been reported.
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