BOSTON – Officers with the Brookline Police Department responded to reports of gunfire on Gibbs Street shortly after 8:30 PM on Monday. Upon arrival, they discovered a victim who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The individual was promptly taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
The victim has been identified as Nuno F.G. Loureiro, 47, a faculty member at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) serving in the departments of Nuclear Science & Engineering and Physics. Furthermore, he was the Director of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead in the hospital early Tuesday morning.
The MIT community is mourning this tragic loss, with a spokesperson expressing their heartfelt condolences: “Our deepest sympathies are with his family, students, colleagues, and all those who are grieving. Focused outreach and conversations are taking place within our community to offer care and support for those who knew Prof. Loureiro, and a message will be shared with our wider community.”
As of now, police have made no arrests in connection with the shooting. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to uncover further details about the incident. This heartbreaking situation serves as a reminder of the urgent need for community safety and the importance of supporting those impacted by violence.