A gunman opened fire at Harvard Square station in Boston, causing panic and a temporary shelter-in-place order from Harvard University. The suspect fired several shots on the Red Line platform, apparently targeting an individual, before fleeing. While no injuries were reported, the incident disrupted transit services and prompted an ongoing police investigation, raising public safety concerns.
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