URGENT UPDATE: The suspect in the tragic mass shooting at Brown University has been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities confirmed that Claudio Neves Valente, aged 48, was discovered in a storage facility in New Hampshire on Thursday evening, just days after the horrific incident.
Valente, a former graduate student at Brown, stands accused of fatally shooting two students and injuring nine others in a packed lecture hall on September 30, 2023. The violence escalated two days later when he allegedly murdered Nuno F.G. Loureiro, a Portuguese professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in his home.
According to Providence Police Chief Col. Oscar Perez, investigators believe Valente’s actions stemmed from connections made during their time in an academic program in Portugal from 1995 to 2000. Leah B. Foley, the U.S. attorney for Massachusetts, stated that Valente had no current affiliation with Brown University, where he studied physics from the fall of 2000 to spring 2001.
The Brown University President, Christina Paxson, expressed deep sorrow over the events, stating, “We are devastated by this tragedy.” The university community is grappling with the aftermath of the shooting, which has left many in mourning and searching for answers.
This shocking development raises serious questions about campus safety and mental health. As investigations continue, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
As this story develops, stay tuned for updates on the investigation and the wider implications of this catastrophic event. The emotional impact on the victims’ families and the university community is profound, and further details will emerge in the coming days.
For those affected, support resources are available, and officials are committed to ensuring that justice is served.
This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
