 A Hopkinton, Rhode Island man who allegedly exchanged gunfire with Vermont State Police during a chase last night is reported in critical condition in a hospital in New Hampshire. Police said 30-year-old Brendan Sackle was wanted on a firearms charge, says Major Dan Trudeau of the Vermont State Police. Sackle exited his vehicle. It was an exchange of gunfire, which he started first. The troops followed. Sackle was injured.