Explosion at Harvard Medical School Campus Investigated as Deliberate Act

Authorities report an early morning explosion inside a building at Harvard Medical School in Boston was likely a deliberate act.

At approximately 2:55 a.m., a Harvard campus police officer was alerted to a fire alarm at the Goldenson Building located on Longwood Avenue.

Upon reaching the site, the officer noted the presence of two individuals fleeing from the structure. Although an attempt was made to halt them, their identities remain unknown as they managed to evade capture.

Investigating further, the officer discovered evidence of an explosion on the fourth storey of the building.

The Boston Fire Department's Arson Unit was subsequently summoned to the location. Preliminary evaluations suggest that the explosion was set intentionally.

The Boston Police Department conducted a thorough search of the premises, confirming that no additional explosive devices were present.

Representatives from the FBI have joined the local investigation. However, they deferred further comments to the university's police force, expressing their current collaborative role.

Fortunately, the incident did not result in any reported injuries.

The investigation into the explosion is a coordinated effort involving Harvard University Police in conjunction with state, local, and federal agencies.

Individuals who may have information about what transpired are encouraged to reach out to the detective division of the Harvard University Police Department through the number (617) 495-1796.

Goldenson Building, as noted by Harvard's Planning and Design division, dates back to its 1906 construction. It sits among several historic structures flanking the HMS Quad Lawn.