Authorities are investigating the death of Nuno Loureiro, a professor of nuclear science and engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), who was found shot in his home near Boston. The discovery was made Monday evening at Loureiro’s residence in the affluent suburb of Brookline.
Loureiro, 47, was transported to a local hospital with gunshot wounds but was pronounced dead on Tuesday, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office. The investigation is being led by the DA’s office, the Massachusetts State Police, Brookline Police, and MIT Police.
DZWatch has learned that the case is being treated as a homicide. No suspects have been named, and authorities have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding Loureiro’s death.
Loureiro, originally from Portugal, was a highly respected member of the MIT faculty. He held positions in both the Nuclear Science and Engineering and Physics departments. He also served as the director of the Plasma Science and Fusion Center at MIT.
In a statement, MIT officials expressed their deep sorrow at Loureiro’s passing. “In the face of this shocking loss, our hearts go out to his wife and family, and to his many devoted students, friends, and colleagues,” the statement read. Loureiro’s contributions to the field of nuclear science were significant, and he will be greatly missed.
The investigation into Loureiro’s death is ongoing. DZWatch will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
