GOVERNOR HEALEY BRINGS SHAME to the COMMONWEALTH
Healey’s open bigotry against the entire 2A community once again takes center stage.
On Monday, May 11, 2026, yet another abject failure of the Massachusetts unconstitutional gun laws reared its ugly head. A previously convicted, and imprisoned, violent felon that was released from prison far too early went on a shooting rampage.
During the random attack on Memorial Drive in Cambridge a heroic armed citizen, lawfully licensed to carry firearms in Massachusetts, came to the aid of innocent bystanders along with a State Police officer. While protecting other citizens he engaged the would be killer and may have actually made the disabling shot.
“The fact that Governor Healey did not recognize the citizen hero that most likely saved lives is indicative of her open bigotry towards nearly ten percent of the Commonwealth’s population,” said Jim Wallace Executive Director of GOAL. “Her lack of recognition of a member of the Second Amendment community acting in a heroic manner categorically represents how marginalized our community has become. That Marine is a hero and should not be so blatantly dismissed by Healey. Massachusetts cannot have a Governor with this callous bigotry.”
“The public is fortunate that a licensed gun owner and former Marine was present and willing to act during this horrific incident," said Toby Leary Chairman of the Civil Rights Coalition. "While law enforcement officers responded courageously and professionally, reports indicate that an armed citizen also stepped in to help stop an armed suspect who was allegedly firing at innocent people on a busy roadway."
GOAL is currently attempting to reach out this heroic citizen to offer him any legal help he may need. At the same time we want to respect his privacy.
