BROOKLINE, Mass. — The man shot to death in his Brookline home on Monday night has been identified as a lab director and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge.
According to police, around 8:33 p.m., officers responded to 9 Gibbs Street in Brookline for reports of gunshots.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 47-year-old Nuno F.G. Loureiro, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the building’s foyer.
In a statement sent to Boston 25, MIT confirmed Loureiro was a faculty member in the departments of nuclear science & engineering and physics, as well as the director of the school’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center.
Brookline police say Loureiro was transported by ambulance to Beth Israel Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery.
Loureiro was pronounced dead on Tuesday morning.
“Our deepest sympathies are with his family, students, colleagues, and all those who are grieving, MIT’s statement said. ”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."
In a statement, Brookline Police Chief Jennifer Paster said she was sending her deepest condolences to the loved ones of Loureiro, and while officials investigate the incident, her department would have dedicated patrol cars, officers, and unmarked units in the Gibbs Street neighborhood.
“On behalf of the Brookline Police Department, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Nuno F.G. Loureiro during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this tragic loss.
This remains an active and ongoing homicide investigation. In order to protect the integrity of the investigation, we are limited in the information we can share at this time and ask for the community’s understanding and patience. While we investigate this incident, we will have dedicated patrol cars, officers, and unmarked units in the Gibbs Street neighborhood.
We are grateful for the continued partnership and invaluable assistance of the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office and the Massachusetts State Police, whose support and expertise have been critical as we work diligently to investigate this incident.
The Brookline Police Department remains committed to pursuing justice and ensuring the safety of our community.“
— Brookline Police Chief Jennifer Paster
Loureiro’s Gibbs Street neighbors wondered if the professor was targeted and expressed frustration over the limited information released.
“After what happened at Brown University...Maybe there’s a connection,” Lloyd Rosenthal speculated. “It’s scary to be in Brookline. It’s supposed to be a safe time, and no one’s talking.”
Anne Greenwald added, “It’s terrible. I don’t know what happened or why it happened. It’s very scary. We’re living in such terrible times right now. Violence seems to be happening everywhere.”
No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting death.
State police are assisting Brookline police with the investigation.
As for a motive in this case, a source told Boston 25’s Bob Ward, “Everything is still on the table.”
MIT is also providing students with resources if they feel affected by the death of Loureiro.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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