Massachusetts Stun Gun Ban Reversed: Patch PM

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BOSTON, MA — The Massachusetts Supreme Court on Tuesday reportedly declared the state's ban on stun guns unconstitutional. The court ruled the ban violates the Second Amendment, according to the Associated Press. The ban, enacted in 2004, applies to civilians. Only law enforcement officers have been able to carry the weapons.

The court's ruling was based on a 2015 case involving a man charged with illegally possessing a stun gun in his vehicle in Revere, the AP reported. The ban will stay in effect for at least another two months as lawmakers rewrite regulations, according to the news organization.

Also on Tuesday, the last runner to complete the Boston Marathon crossed the finish line shortly before 1 a.m. Mary Shertenlieb, a cancer survivor and mother, took 13 hours to finish the race with the help of family and friends. It was a grueling race — temperatures were in the 30s and accompanied by heavy rain and 40 mph wind.

"If you told me five years ago that I would be running a marathon, I would have told you were drinking crazy juice," Shertenlieb said before the race. "Running miles in this cold Boston winter is nothing compared to being away from my boys in the hospital." Read more.

A wake was held for fallen Yarmouth police Officer Sean Gannon, who was shot and killed last week searching for a career criminal. Gannon, 32, and his police dog were shot Thursday by Thomas Latanowich, who has 125 criminal charge on his record, police said. Gannon died that day; the dog, Nero, survived. Latanowich eventually surrendered and was charged with murder. Read more.

These are more top stories from across the Massachusetts Patch network Tuesday:

Wellesley Professor Wins Pulitzer Prize

Frank Bidar won the prize for his book "Half-Light: Collected Poems 1965-2016."

Bertucci's Goes Bankrupt, Closes 15 Restaurants

Bertucci's, based in Massachusetts, filed for bankruptcy this week and closed restaurants in Boston and Taunton.

'House Hunters' To Feature Brookline

Brookline has been in featured on shows from "Chronicle" to "This Old House."

Allegations Against Andover Coach Followed Benching

Andover High School Boys Volleyball Coach E.J. Perry was placed on administrative leave after a player he benched refused to leave the court.

Therapy Dog Cheers On Boston Marathon Runners

Donning a jacket to keep him warm and holding a "Boston Strong" flag in his mouth, Spencer braved the wet and chilly weather Monday to cheer on runners in Holliston.

Accused Quincy Uber Rapist Has Fled The Country

Police say Frederick Amfo picked up a woman in Quincy and raped her in Weymouth

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