Coronavirus researcher 'on verge' of breakthrough killed in suspected murder-suicide nypost.com/2020/05/05/cor… via @nypost
A University of Pittsburgh researcher “on the verge” of a breakthrough in understanding the coronavirus was found shot dead in his home, according to a report.
Bing Liu, 37, was allegedly killed inside his Pittsburgh-area townhouse Saturday by a man who then went outside to his car and shot himself, WTAE, a local ABC affiliate, reported.
Police believe Liu and the suspected gunman, identified as 46-year old Hao Gu, knew each other — although right now their connection is not believed to be related to Liu’s research. Liu’s death appears to be a homicide but a motive remains unclear, police told the outlet.
