FBI Investigates Intentional Explosion at Harvard Medical School

The FBI is looking into an explosion deemed “intentional” that occurred early Saturday morning at the Harvard Longwood Medical School campus.

According to Harvard University officials, police were called to the Goldenson Building at 220 Longwood Avenue in Boston around 2:45 a.m. due to a fire alarm activation.

Upon arrival, officers noticed two individuals fleeing the building. They attempted to intervene, but the suspects moved to the fourth floor, where an explosion had already taken place.

The Boston Fire Department’s arson squad soon determined that the blast seemed to be intentional. A search of the building by Boston police revealed no additional dangerous items.

No injuries were reported as a result of the explosion.

A spokesperson for the university stated that the Harvard University Police Department is actively investigating this incident, collaborating with various law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.

An FBI spokesperson confirmed their assistance at the scene but indicated that the follow-up investigation would be handled by the university police.

Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the explosion.

If anyone has information about this situation, they are encouraged to reach out to the Harvard University Police Department Detective Bureau at 617-495-1796.