Doctor Shot at Brigham and Women’s Has Died

Doctors walked past law enforcement officials as they departed the Shapiro building at Brigham and Women’s Hospital after police say one person was shot.
Doctors walked past law enforcement officials as they departed the Shapiro building at Brigham and Women’s Hospital after police say one person was shot.
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Dr. Michael Davidson

Dr. Michael Davidson, a cardiovascular surgeon who was shot twice on the second floor of Brigham and Women’s Hospital this morning, has died. The suspected shooter, Stephen Pasceri, died earlier of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Davidson, 44, of Wellesley, was shot at the hospital’s Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center. The incident began just after 11 a.m., when police say Pasceri came into the building asking for Davidson. Police said they don’t yet know what the suspect’s motive was.

“There’s something in the past that upset this guy to come in looking for this particular doctor,” Police Commissioner William Evans said at a press conference.

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Updates below:

12:01 a.m.:

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh offered his condolences on Davidson’s death in a statement from his office:

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Michael Davidson.” Mayor Walsh said. “This tragedy is the result of a senseless act of violence that has no place in our City. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his colleagues at Brigham and Women’s Hospital during this difficult time

11:30 p.m.: Brigham and Women’s has also released a statement.

This evening, Dr. Michael J. Davidson, director of Endovascular Cardiac Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, has tragically died as a result of the gunshot wounds he sustained this morning during the shooting event at the Shapiro Cardiovascular Center. Dr. Davidson was a wonderful and inspiring cardiac surgeon who devoted his career to saving lives and improving the quality of life of every patient he cared for. It is truly devastating that his own life was taken in this horrible manner. At this time, Dr. Davidson’s family has requested privacy, and we ask for your support in honoring their request during this very difficult time.

10:53 p.m.:

Davidson died after being treated for gunshots, Boston Police announced in a statement on their website:

[S]everal witnesses... stated that the suspect entered the Shapiro Building and asked to speak with a specific doctor employed by the hospital. Investigators believe that at some point during his meeting with that doctor, Pasceri produced a firearm and shot the victim.

5:41 p.m.: Boston Police have confirmed the suspect in today’s shooting is Stephen Pasceri, a 55-year-old Millbury resident.

5:04 p.m.: WBZ TV has identified the surgeon shot this morning as Dr. Michael Davidson of Wellesley.

5 p.m.: The suspect in this morning’s shooting at Brigham and Women’s Hospital has been identified as Stephen Pasceri, 55, of Millbury, according to WCVB.

1:15 p.m.: The victim suffered two gunshot wounds, Police Commissioner William B. Evans said in a press conference. “It was a great response not only by my officers but by the hospital,” he said. “Everyone was doing exactly what we trained for.”

1:10 p.m.: The suspect has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say.

12:19 p.m.: Brigham and Women’s says hospital operations have returned to normal.

11:59 a.m.: Boston Police say the shooting victim suffered life-threatening injuries. A gun has been recovered.

11:47 a.m.: 7 News is reporting the suspect is male and the victim is a male doctor. According to WBZ, the victim is a male cardiac surgeon.

11:33 a.m.: Boston Police report that the situation is under control.

11:30 a.m.: Massachusetts State Police reported that roads have been closed in the area around the hospital. Massachusetts State Trooper Dustin Fitch tweeted that Boston Police had one person in custody.