BOSTON, MA - Several agencies are investigating an explosion that happened at a Harvard Medical School building early Saturday morning, November 1. As the investigation continues, authorities now believe the explosion appears intentional.
The Harvard University Police Department first responded to the fire alarm at the Goldenson building at 220 Longwood Avenue in Boston around 2:48 a.m., NBC Boston reported. As the officers approached the building, they saw two people feeling the area. When an officer checked the building, they found evidence of an explosion.
The Boston Fire Department Arson Unit then responded. Investigators suspect that the explosion was intentional. Police released surveillance photos of the two suspects Saturday afternoon.
Police conducted a sweep but found no other devices. No injuries were reported. In an update to the school community on Sunday, Harvard officials said in part, "First and foremost, we want to reiterate that thankfully no one was injured. The small section of the fourth-floor hallway where the explosion took place has been cleared and is fully operational. There was no structural damage to the building, and all labs and equipment remain intact. Cleaning crews are on site to help ensure everything is ready for the beginning of the work week tomorrow."
The Goldenson Building will be fully open and accessible to all who work there, NBC10 reported. Harvard police will maintain an increased presence on the Longwood campus, which school officials said they hope will provide an added sense of comfort and security to the community.
A few students spoke with NBC10, saying they are worried about their safety. "We've all felt it, kind of like a target on Harvard's research back and this is where we do the most research," said one PhD student, who wanted to remain anonymous.
"A lot of the stuff that goes on in here is mostly for the good so I was kind of shocked that someone would blow up a lab," said dental school student Rakeem Yakubu. Harvard is continuing to investigate with the help of Boston Police and the FBI. Officials are asking anyone with information to come forward.
The Harvard University Police Department first responded to the fire alarm at the Goldenson building at 220 Longwood Avenue in Boston around 2:48 a.m., NBC Boston reported. As the officers approached the building, they saw two people feeling the area. When an officer checked the building, they found evidence of an explosion.
The Boston Fire Department Arson Unit then responded. Investigators suspect that the explosion was intentional. Police released surveillance photos of the two suspects Saturday afternoon.
Police conducted a sweep but found no other devices. No injuries were reported. In an update to the school community on Sunday, Harvard officials said in part, "First and foremost, we want to reiterate that thankfully no one was injured. The small section of the fourth-floor hallway where the explosion took place has been cleared and is fully operational. There was no structural damage to the building, and all labs and equipment remain intact. Cleaning crews are on site to help ensure everything is ready for the beginning of the work week tomorrow."
The Goldenson Building will be fully open and accessible to all who work there, NBC10 reported. Harvard police will maintain an increased presence on the Longwood campus, which school officials said they hope will provide an added sense of comfort and security to the community.
A few students spoke with NBC10, saying they are worried about their safety. "We've all felt it, kind of like a target on Harvard's research back and this is where we do the most research," said one PhD student, who wanted to remain anonymous.
"A lot of the stuff that goes on in here is mostly for the good so I was kind of shocked that someone would blow up a lab," said dental school student Rakeem Yakubu. Harvard is continuing to investigate with the help of Boston Police and the FBI. Officials are asking anyone with information to come forward.
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