MIT classes cancelled today in wake of tragedy
The following letter was sent to the MIT community this morning from MIT Executive Vice President and Treasurer Israel Ruiz and Chancellor Eric Grimson.[UPDATE 6:32 a.m.: Following state guidance, MIT urges employees not to come to campus today.]To the Members of the MIT Community: MIT suffered a tragedy last night: an MIT Police officer was shot and killed on our campus in the line of duty. We have posted a brief news story with further details. While the circumstances around the officer's death remain the subject of an active investigation, what is certain is that the officer gave his life to defend the peace of our campus. His sacrifice will never be forgotten by the Institute. We are thinking now of his family, and our hearts are heavy. In consultation with faculty chair Sam Allen, we have decided to cancel classes today (Friday). All employees are encouraged to use their...