Explosion Rocks Harvard Medical School Building, FBI Investigation Underway

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A violent explosion occurred early Saturday morning on the fourth floor of the Harvard Medical School building in Boston, prompting an FBI investigation. The blast triggered a fire alarm that alerted university police, who responded to the scene at 220 Longwood Ave. Two individuals, described as young, white males wearing masks, were seen fleeing the building, but were able to evade capture. No one was injured in the incident, but the explosion left evidence of an intentional act.

Key Takeaways:

  • The explosion occurred at 2:48 a.m. EDT on the fourth floor of the Harvard Medical School's Goldenson Building in Boston.
  • The incident triggered a fire alarm that alerted university police, who responded to the scene and found evidence of the explosion.
  • Two individuals, described as young, white males wearing light-colored masks, were seen fleeing the building, but were able to evade capture.
  • The FBI is assisting with the investigation, and university police have released video stills of the two suspects.
  • The Boston Fire Department and its arson unit responded to the alarm and determined the explosion was likely intentional.
  • No one was injured during the incident, but the university is urging anyone with information to come forward.

Statistics:

  • 2:48 a.m. EDT: Time of the explosion.
  • 220 Longwood Ave.: Address of the Harvard Medical School building where the explosion occurred.
  • 617-495-1796: Phone number for the Harvard University Police Department's detective bureau to report information about the incident or suspects.
  • 2: Number of individuals seen fleeing the building.
  • 2: Number of images released by university police of the suspects.

Sources:

  • The New York Times
  • The Boston Globe
  • UPI (Nov. 1)