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🚨 JUST IN: 🇺🇸 MIT Nuclear Scientist Found Shot and Killed in Boston Apartment
BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP): A professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was fatally shot at his home near Boston, prompting authorities to launch a homicide investigation, officials confirmed Tuesday.
Authorities identified the victim as Nuno F. G. Loureiro, a 47-year-old physicist and fusion scientist at MIT. He was shot Monday night inside his apartment in Brookline, Massachusetts, and later died at a local hospital, according to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office.
MIT confirmed Loureiro’s death, describing him as a respected nuclear science and engineering professor originally from Portugal. His work focused on plasma physics and fusion energy, fields in which he was internationally recognized.
According to a Brookline police spokesperson, officers responded to reports of gunshots at an apartment on Gibbs Street around 8:30 p.m. Monday. Investigators have not released information regarding a suspect or possible motive.
The killing has sent shockwaves through the academic community, with colleagues and students mourning the loss of a dedicated educator and researcher. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.
🕯️ This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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