Suspected Shooter in Brown University Incident Found Dead

Fri Dec 19 2025 23:51:02 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Claudio Neves Valente, a man suspected of a mass shooting incident at Brown University and the killing of an MIT professor, was discovered dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the violence.

Claudio Neves Valente, 48, was identified as the suspect in the fatal shooting of two Brown University students and the murder of MIT professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro. Neves Valente, who had a troubled academic history, was found dead at a storage facility in New Hampshire after fleeing investigation. The motive for the attacks remains unknown, leaving authorities puzzled and concerned about the implications of his actions.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Claudio Neves Valente, the suspect in a devastating mass shooting at Brown University and the murder of an MIT professor, was found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Neves Valente, who immigrated from Portugal, was once a bright student in physics but struggled academically over the years. He was expelled from Lisbon’s premier engineering school in 2000 and withdrew from Brown University graduate programs by 2003.

On December 13, Neves Valente allegedly opened fire in a Brown University lecture hall, killing two students and injuring nine others. Witnesses later reported he wore attire typical for restaurant workers, concealing his identity as he committed the violent act.

Authorities believe that two days after the shooting, he murdered his classmate Nuno F.G. Loureiro at his home near Boston. The investigation continues, with officials unable to determine a clear motive for his violent actions.

Neves Valente's life trajectory illustrates a significant decline from promising beginnings, as he had previously excelled in national physics competitions in Portugal. Now, both his actions and the unanswered questions regarding them point to a tragic end that has left many in shock.

Brown University's president confirmed no prior safety concerns related to Neves Valente during his time as a student. Their records reveal no significant interactions that might have foreshadowed his subsequent descent into violence.

As investigations continue, both authorities and the communities impacted by these events grapple with the void left by this traumatic series of incidents and the lingering questions about their motivations.