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UMass Teaching Hotel Homicide; Suspect Assaults Police

4/24/2026

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A homicide took place at the University of Massachusetts teaching hotel staffed by students.
Police arrived at 7:42 p.m., found the victim with assault injuries, and said Jeffrey MacDonald threw objects at officers, hitting one in the face.
MacDonald, a UMass employee who pleaded not guilty to murder and assault, remains jailed.
Chancellor Javier Reyes assured there is no ongoing campus threat and provided counseling for students and staff.

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Story summary

A homicide took place at the University of Massachusetts teaching hotel staffed by students.
Police arrived at 7:42 p.m., found the victim with assault injuries, and said Jeffrey MacDonald threw objects at officers, hitting one in the face.
MacDonald, a UMass employee who pleaded not guilty to murder and assault, remains jailed.
Chancellor Javier Reyes assured there is no ongoing campus threat and provided counseling for students and staff.