Police are examining a potential link between the deadly mass shooting at Brown University and the targeted killing of an MIT nuclear science professor 50 miles away, as investigators race to identify a person of interest tied to both crimes.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Law enforcement agencies in Rhode Island and Massachusetts are urgently investigating whether a chilling pattern of violence connects the mass shooting at Brown University over the weekend and the execution-style murder of an MIT professor in his Brookline home two days later.
The first attack unfolded on Saturday afternoon, when a gunman opened fire on students at Brown University, leaving two dead and nine others critically injured. The campus was thrown into chaos as emergency responders rushed to the scene, and the community was left reeling from the senseless violence.
Then, on Monday night, 47-year-old Nuno Loureiro, a professor of nuclear science and engineering at MIT, was fatally shot multiple times inside his Brookline home. Loureiro was rushed to a Boston hospital but succumbed to his injuries early Tuesday morning. A neighbor told CBS News they heard three loud bangs on Monday night, but no suspect was immediately apprehended.
The proximity of the crimes—just 50 miles apart—and their timing have raised alarms among investigators. On Thursday, CBS News reported that authorities have identified a “person of interest” connected to the Brown University shooting. Sources familiar with the investigation revealed that law enforcement is now actively searching for this individual, who may also be linked to Loureiro’s murder.
The possibility of a connection between the two shootings has intensified the manhunt. Investigators are scrutinizing forensic evidence, digital communications, and potential motives that could tie the attacks together. The targeted nature of Loureiro’s killing—described by sources as an execution—has added a layer of urgency to the probe.
As of Thursday, no arrests have been made, and the identity of the person of interest has not been publicly disclosed. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity as the investigation unfolds.
The Brown University community remains in mourning, while MIT colleagues and students have expressed shock and devastation over Loureiro’s death. “Nuno was a brilliant mind and a dedicated educator,” said one colleague, who asked not to be named. “This is a loss that will be felt deeply across our campus and the scientific community.”
Police have not released further details about the ongoing investigation, but the potential link between the two shootings has sent ripples of fear through academic institutions in the region. The search for answers—and for the person responsible—continues.
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