Authorities Investigate Intentional Explosion at Harvard Medical School Building

Hadisur Rahman, JadeTimes Staff

H. Rahman is a Jadetimes news reporter covering the USA

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An explosion early Saturday morning at Harvard Medical School in Boston is being investigated as an intentional act, according to university police. The blast occurred at 2:48 a.m. inside the Goldenson Building, part of the medical school’s Neurobiology Department, prompting an immediate response from local and federal authorities.

Harvard University police said that two unidentified individuals were seen fleeing the scene when an officer arrived following a fire alarm activation. The officer attempted to stop them before entering the building and proceeding to the fourth floor, where the explosion originated. No injuries were reported, but the Boston Fire Department’s arson unit later confirmed that the incident was deliberate.

Surveillance images released by the university show the two suspects wearing ski masks. One appeared dressed in khaki pants, gray Crocs, and a brown hoodie marked “NYC,” while the other wore plaid pajama pants and a dark sweatshirt. Authorities have asked the public for assistance in identifying them.

The Boston Police Department conducted a full sweep of the building and found no additional devices. The F.B.I. is assisting in what officials described as an active and ongoing investigation. The extent of the damage has not yet been disclosed, though parts of the building remain closed.

In an email to faculty and staff, a university administrator urged caution and advised avoiding campus unless necessary. The message confirmed that while the building has been cleared, access to the fourth floor remains restricted pending further investigation.

The explosion adds to tensions at Harvard, which has recently faced political scrutiny following disputes with federal authorities over funding and policy issues. Officials continue to monitor the situation closely as law enforcement works to determine the motive and identify those responsible.