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Professor killed in home invasion

PLANTATION, Fla., April 6 (UPI) -- A college science professor was killed Tuesday during an apparent home invasion in Plantation, Fla., authorities said.

A man believed to be Joseph Morrissey was fatally shot after an intruder entered a home registered in his name and tied up a married couple before setting the home on fire, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported.

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Morrissey was listed as a pharmaceutical sciences professor at Nova Southeastern University, the school's Web site said.

Police had yet to officially confirm the identity of the victims.

The woman was able to free herself and escape with a 5-year-old child, who apparently slept through the attack and robbery, the Sun-Sentinel said.

The woman and child were not seriously injured, Plantation Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Joel Gordon said.

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