Investigation Concludes: Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead in Storage Unit

Fri Dec 19 2025 14:12:21 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Claudio Neves Valente, the suspect in the Brown University mass shooting, was found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities suspect his involvement in the shooting of two students and the MIT professor shortly after.

The hunt for suspect Claudio Neves Valente, who allegedly carried out a mass shooting at Brown University, concluded with his death in a New Hampshire storage unit. Valente, a former Brown student, was also implicated in another murder, leading to a larger investigation into his motives and activities during his time in America. The attacks left two students dead and several others injured, raising serious questions about campus safety and the suspect's background.

The search for Claudio Neves Valente, the suspect in the recent mass shooting at Brown University, has taken a tragic turn following the discovery of his body in a New Hampshire storage facility. Authorities confirmed that the 48-year-old former Brown student died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Valente is suspected of fatally shooting two students during a lecture and murdering Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro shortly after.

Providence police chief Col. Oscar Perez reported that Valente acted alone in the incidents and had been enrolled at Brown University as a graduate student studying physics in 2000. Brown University President, Christina Paxson, confirmed he had no current affiliation with the institution.

Law enforcement officials provided an update revealing Valente's connection to MIT professor Loureiro; they previously attended the same academic program in Portugal before Loureiro’s tragic death. Loureiro was leading research in fusion science at MIT.

There is still much that remains unclear regarding Valente's motives behind his violent actions. The Rhode Island Attorney General has expressed concern over the uncertainties surrounding the nature of the attacks, specifically regarding why they happened now and why the chosen targets were attacked.

The investigation gained traction thanks to a crucial tip from a witness who noticed Valente's unusual behavior prior to the shooting. Security footage and further investigation led authorities to Valente’s identity, ultimately connecting him to his tragic actions.

The fallout from these events has raised significant concerns about safety on college campuses, as well as the implications related to the suspect’s immigration status and potential background checks for student provisions.

Among the victims were 19-year-old Ella Cook and 18-year-old MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, both students whose lives were tragically cut short. Their families described them as passionate individuals with bright futures, highlighting the deep impact of the violent scene that unfolded.