Explosive Incident at Harvard Medical School: FBI Arrests Two Young Men
The FBI has arrested two young men from Massachusetts in connection with an explosion that occurred at Harvard Medical School on Saturday. The suspects, Logan David Patterson, 18, and Dominick Frank Cardoza, 20, were taken into custody early on Tuesday and charged for their alleged involvement in the incident. The explosion took place on the fourth floor of the Goldenson Building, a research laboratory for the medical school's department of neurobiology, just before 3 a.m.
According to U.S. attorney Leah Belaire Foley, the explosive device was a Roman candle firework. Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident. However, the FBI's Boston Special Agent in Charge, Ted Docks, emphasized the severity of the situation, stating that the suspects conspired to commit an "extremely dangerous act."
Docks clarified that this was not a harmless college prank but a federal crime. He added that the suspects' actions could have resulted in casualties if people were in the building at the time. Foley also noted that the suspects do not attend Harvard, but there appeared to be "numerous parties ongoing on Friday."
Surveillance cameras captured the two suspects walking near the medical school and lighting what appeared to be Roman candle fireworks. They then climbed scaffolding and accessed the building's roof. Shortly after, campus police were alerted to a fire alarm from an explosion on the fourth floor. Security video showed the suspects leaving the building and fleeing the area.
The FBI recovered video footage allegedly showing Cardoza removing his pants and throwing them in a garbage can after fleeing the scene. His pants were later retrieved by investigators. Members of the public recognized the suspects and called authorities. Docks noted that the suspects boasted about their actions to their friends.
This incident has raised concerns about the potential dangers of fireworks and the importance of public safety. The FBI's ongoing investigation aims to ensure that the university and the public are not at risk. As the investigation continues, the public awaits further updates on the suspects' motives and the potential consequences of their actions.
