MIT professor shot at his Massachusetts home dies
3 days ago
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- #Homicide
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- MIT professor Nuno F Gomes Loureiro, 47, was shot multiple times at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts, and later died in hospital.
- The incident occurred on Monday evening, with police responding to reports of gunshots around 8:30pm local time.
- No suspects are in custody, and the case is being treated as an active homicide investigation.
- Loureiro was a nuclear science and engineering professor from Portugal, known for his research in magnetised plasma dynamics and fusion energy.
- He joined MIT in 2016 and became director of the Plasma Science and Fusion Center in 2024.
- Colleagues described him as a brilliant scientist, mentor, and leader, admired for his compassion and articulate manner.
- MIT is offering support to the community affected by his death.