UPDATE: The suspect in the devastating mass shooting at Brown University has been found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Claudio Neves Valente, a 48-year-old former student and Portuguese national, was discovered late Thursday evening at a storage facility in New Hampshire, according to Providence Police Chief Col. Oscar Perez.
Authorities believe Valente is responsible for the tragic shooting that occurred on September 23, 2023, where he fatally shot two students and injured nine others during a lecture on campus. Just two days later, on September 25, 2023, he allegedly murdered Nuno F.G. Loureiro, a Portuguese MIT professor, in his home.
Valente had a brief academic history at Brown, enrolled as a graduate student in physics from fall 2000 to spring 2001. However, Brown University President Christina Paxson confirmed, “He has no current affiliation with the university.”
Significantly, both Valente and Loureiro were previously part of the same academic program in Portugal from 1995 to 2000, raising questions about their connection. U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Leah B. Foley highlighted this shared background during a press conference, emphasizing the tragic turn of events leading to these violent acts.
This shocking incident has left the Brown University community and beyond in mourning. The implications are profound, as families and friends grapple with the loss of life and the injuries sustained by students who were merely attending a lecture.
As this is a developing story, further updates are expected as investigations continue and authorities seek to uncover the full details surrounding this tragic event. All eyes remain on law enforcement as they navigate the aftermath of this horrific shooting.
Stay tuned for more updates on this urgent situation.
