Crime
Logan David Patterson and Dominick Frank Cardoza Arrested in Connection with Explosion at Harvard Medical School
BOSTON, MA — Federal authorities have arrested two Massachusetts men in connection with an explosion that occurred over the weekend at Harvard Medical School’s Goldenson Building.
According to officials, Logan David Patterson, 18, of Plymouth, and Dominick Frank Cardoza, 20, of Bourne, were taken into custody on Tuesday morning. Both men have been charged with conspiracy to damage property by means of fire or an explosive and were scheduled to be arraigned in federal court later in the day.
The incident took place early Saturday morning inside the Goldenson Building, located on the Harvard Medical School campus in Boston’s Longwood Medical Area. The facility houses research laboratories and offices for the school’s Department of Neurobiology. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported as a result of the blast.
At a press briefing, U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley addressed public concerns following the revelation that the explosion was intentionally caused.
“Anxiety levels naturally rise when the public learns that an explosion was intentionally caused. I would say those levels may rise even higher in the Boston area,” Foley said. “However, based on current findings, there is no ongoing threat to Harvard University or the surrounding community.”
According to the criminal complaint, surveillance footage and witness statements linked Patterson and Cardoza to the scene. The pair had reportedly been in Boston for Halloween festivities, including events at nearby colleges such as Wentworth Institute of Technology.
On the day of the explosion, surveillance video captured the suspects walking toward the Harvard Medical School complex. Witnesses told investigators that the men selected the Goldenson Building because it “appeared abandoned” and gained access through the roof.
The charging documents allege that the suspects ignited a roman candle outside the facility before placing a cherry bomb inside a locker on the fourth floor. The device later detonated, triggering a fire alarm and prompting a response from university and city police.
“Let me be clear,” said Ted Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Field Office. “Setting off an explosive device inside a locker at an institution dedicated to education and research is not a prank — it’s reckless, it’s dangerous, and it’s a federal crime.”
Neither Foley nor Docks commented on a possible motive, citing the ongoing investigation.
Harvard Medical School officials reported that the blast caused no structural damage, and all laboratory equipment and research materials remained intact. The Boston Fire Department confirmed that the explosion was intentional, and a thorough search of the building revealed no additional explosive devices.
University police stated that an officer responding to the fire alarm observed two individuals fleeing the building shortly after the explosion occurred — a detail that later contributed to identifying the suspects.
Federal investigators, including members of the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), continue to examine the case. Additional charges may be filed pending the outcome of forensic and investigative reviews.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.