Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead After Multi-State Search

Officials confirmed that the Brown University shooting suspect, Claudio Neves Valente, was found dead on Thursday. The 48-year-old Portuguese national was linked to the campus attack last weekend. He was also tied to the killing of an MIT professor two days later.

Authorities said Valente died by suicide inside a rented storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire. The discovery ended a multi-state search that began after the Brown University shooting left two students dead and several others injured.

Brown University Shooting Investigation Expands

According to Reuters, investigators said Valente once studied at Brown more than 20 years ago. He had been a physics PhD student and knew the building where the attack took place. Police said his motive is still unknown.

Officials said a student tip helped track him down. The tip pointed police to a car rental agreement in Massachusetts. Store video then showed Valente wearing the same clothes seen in images from the Brown University shooting. That footage helped confirm his identity.

Providence police and the Rhode Island Attorney General said Valente acted alone. They said there is no evidence of other suspects. FBI teams later located his body in Salem, about 20 miles north of Boston.

Investigators also linked Valente to the death of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro on Monday. Prosecutors said they have strong evidence that Valente murdered Loureiro at his Brookline home.

Impact of the Shooting and Link to MIT Killing

The Brown University shooting killed two students and injured at least eight more. Police said the gunman fled on foot into nearby streets. The search relied mainly on private security cameras because the area lacked school surveillance.

Officials had earlier said they saw no connection between the campus attack and the MIT professor’s death. They now believe the cases are linked. Loureiro worked in nuclear science and physics at MIT.

Authorities said both men once attended the same university in Lisbon. They have not yet confirmed whether that connection played a role in the attacks. Investigators said they will release more information once they understand the motive.

Aftermath and Community Reaction

The shootings shocked both campuses. Students and staff held vigils as police increased patrols. Many said they felt unprepared for such violence in academic spaces.

Officials said they plan to review security measures at both schools. The investigation continues as police work to map Valente’s movements before and after the Brown University shooting.

Authorities said the Brown University shooting remains under active review. The main keyword will continue to appear in updates as more facts are confirmed.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What happened in the Brown University shooting?

The shooting took place on campus last weekend. Two students died and several others were hurt. Police confirmed the suspect acted alone.

Q2: Who was the Brown University shooter?

Officials identified the shooter as Claudio Neves Valente. He was a 48-year-old Portuguese national who once studied at Brown.

Q3: How was the suspect found?

Police tracked him using rental records and store video. His body was found in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire. He died by suicide.

Q4: Was the MIT professor’s death connected?

Authorities now believe the two cases are linked. Evidence shows Valente killed MIT professor Nuno Loureiro two days after the campus attack.

Q5: Do investigators know the motive?

Officials said the motive is still unknown. They expect to share findings once the investigation develops.

Trusted Sources

Reuters, Associated Press, BBC News