Harvard Medical School hit by deliberate explosion in Boston.
A shocking blast shook Harvard Medical School's Goldenson Building early Saturday morning. The incident is now a manhunt as authorities are searching for two suspects fleeing the scene.
According to the Harvard University Police Department, responding officers witnessed the two unidentified individuals leaving the building at 2:48 a.m. local time before discovering the explosion on the fourth floor. No injuries were reported in the blast, which was determined by the Boston Fire Department's Arson Unit to be intentional.
The incident raises questions about security measures in place for students, faculty, and staff during vulnerable overnight hours at prestigious research institutions like Harvard Medical School. Academic institutions have become increasingly targeted of violence, from mass shootings to swatting incidents disrupting college campuses nationwide.
The nature of this explosion differs from active shooter situations, but it highlights a deliberate form of violence targeting campus facilities. The authorities are working closely with Boston Police Department and federal law enforcement partners to identify the two individuals in grainy surveillance images wearing face coverings and sweatshirts that fled the scene.
Harvard University Public Affairs & Communications officer Sarah Kennedy-O'Reilly stated, "The Harvard University Police Department is actively investigating this incident in coordination with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners."
A reward of up to $5,000 has been announced by The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation for information leading to the arrest of the individuals responsible for the explosion.
As the investigation continues, authorities are asking anyone who can identify the individuals in these images or has information about this incident to contact the Harvard University Police Department's Detective Bureau at 617-495-1796.
A shocking blast shook Harvard Medical School's Goldenson Building early Saturday morning. The incident is now a manhunt as authorities are searching for two suspects fleeing the scene.
According to the Harvard University Police Department, responding officers witnessed the two unidentified individuals leaving the building at 2:48 a.m. local time before discovering the explosion on the fourth floor. No injuries were reported in the blast, which was determined by the Boston Fire Department's Arson Unit to be intentional.
The incident raises questions about security measures in place for students, faculty, and staff during vulnerable overnight hours at prestigious research institutions like Harvard Medical School. Academic institutions have become increasingly targeted of violence, from mass shootings to swatting incidents disrupting college campuses nationwide.
The nature of this explosion differs from active shooter situations, but it highlights a deliberate form of violence targeting campus facilities. The authorities are working closely with Boston Police Department and federal law enforcement partners to identify the two individuals in grainy surveillance images wearing face coverings and sweatshirts that fled the scene.
Harvard University Public Affairs & Communications officer Sarah Kennedy-O'Reilly stated, "The Harvard University Police Department is actively investigating this incident in coordination with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners."
A reward of up to $5,000 has been announced by The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation for information leading to the arrest of the individuals responsible for the explosion.
As the investigation continues, authorities are asking anyone who can identify the individuals in these images or has information about this incident to contact the Harvard University Police Department's Detective Bureau at 617-495-1796.
Like, I'm glad no one got hurt, but it's super scary to think about some people intentionally blowing up a building where all these smart and talented students are learning 
. I mean, Harvard Medical School is like, one of the top places in the world for medical research and stuff 
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. I know they're already trying to investigate this and get the bad guys, but it's a big deal 
. And with all these mass shootings and swatting incidents happening everywhere, it's like, what's going on? 
. Fingers crossed they get 'em soon! 
like who tries to blow up a research institution, right? 
anyway, guess it's another reminder for us to just stay safe on campus... again. and $5k reward? sounds like the Youth Peace & Justice Foundation is really invested in keeping us all calm while they do their thing 
i'm so worried about all the students, faculty, and staff who have to live with this fear every day. what's going on?! why can't we just feel safe in our own schools?!
we need stricter security measures, more funding for mental health services, and a real effort to address the root causes of this violence. our students shouldn't have to live in fear of being blown up on their way to class! 
. just think about all the good work those med students and researchers do every day, and now they're facing violence like this. hope they catch whoever did this soon 
. and what's with all the surveillance images? can't we trust our own people anymore? 
They need to review their security protocols and make sure they're doing everything they can to prevent incidents like this from happening in the future. And I think it's great that The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the individuals responsible 
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it’s crazy.
Time to take campus safety seriously 
! I mean, who tries to blow up Harvard Medical School? Are they trying to become a real-life villain from a superhero movie? 
And now the authorities are looking for two suspects wearing face coverings and sweatshirts – what's next, ninjas in lab coats? 
we need to get our act together as a society, or else imo we'll be seein more of dis kinda stuff 
they should def increase the reward 4 those who come forward with info tho $5k isnt alot 4 people willin to risk their lives 2 blow up @ Harvard lol 
so many questions swirling in my head... how did this happen? were there any security breaches? 
It's just crazy! And no one got hurt? That's like a miracle or something! 
I'm sending all my positive vibes to the detectives & law enforcement partners who are working on this case! 
And that $5k reward? That's a great incentive for anyone with info to come forward! 
, but still, intentional explosion? that's some serious reckless behavior 
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the reward is $5k tho which might help find these suspects 
The $5k reward is a good start, but I hope they catch these guys ASAP 
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