Authorities in Brookline, Massachusetts, are investigating the fatal shooting of an MIT professor at his residence. The professor, Nuno F.G. Loureiro, 47, succumbed to his injuries early Tuesday morning after being shot the previous night.
Details of the Incident
The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office confirmed that Loureiro was found injured at his home. He was subsequently transported to a local hospital, where he died. As of now, police have not apprehended any suspects related to this incident.
Victim’s Background
- Name: Nuno F.G. Loureiro
- Age: 47
- Positions: Director of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center; Professor in Nuclear Science and Engineering and Physics departments
- Previous Education: Studied in Portugal and London; postdoctoral work at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
- Joined MIT: 2016
- Former Role: Researcher at the Institute for Plasmas and Nuclear Fusion at IST Lisbon
Community Response
In light of the tragic event, MIT has pledged its support to students, colleagues, and the broader community affected by this loss. The university emphasized its commitment to providing necessary resources during this challenging time.
Investigation Status
The Brookline Police Department has referred inquiries about the ongoing investigation to the district attorney’s office. Officials described the case as an active homicide investigation but have released only limited information.
This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding safety in educational institutions, following a series of tragic shootings at college campuses across the United States.
