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FBI Arrests Two After Harvard Medical School Explosion

11/4/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Two Massachusetts men, Logan David Patterson, 18, and Dominick Frank Cardoza, 20, were arrested by the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force after an explosion at Harvard Medical School on November 1, 2025.
The explosion, caused by Roman candle fireworks, occurred around 2:45 a.m. in the Goldenson Building.
Surveillance footage shows the suspects lighting the fireworks before fleeing.
Public tips aided the arrests.

History

Historical Context

The 2025 explosion at Harvard Medical School recalls the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park bombing, which resulted in 2 deaths and 111 injuries. Following the 2001 establishment of the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force, domestic terrorism threats have been prioritized. Both incidents involved fireworks, highlighting increasing public safety concerns and prompting discussions on security measures at educational institutions.

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Story summary

Two Massachusetts men, Logan David Patterson, 18, and Dominick Frank Cardoza, 20, were arrested by the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force after an explosion at Harvard Medical School on November 1, 2025.
The explosion, caused by Roman candle fireworks, occurred around 2:45 a.m. in the Goldenson Building.
Surveillance footage shows the suspects lighting the fireworks before fleeing.
Public tips aided the arrests.

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