Officials Investigate Motive After Brown Shooting Suspect, MIT Professor’s Killer Found Dead
Federal authorities are investigating the motive behind the suspect connected to the Brown University shooting and the murder of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro. Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, the main suspect, was found dead in a storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire, following these tragic events.
Timeline of Events
Details emerged during a news conference held by U.S. Attorney Leah Foley. She outlined the suspect’s activities leading up to both incidents.
- Hotel Stay: Neves Valente rented a hotel room in Boston from November 26 to November 30, 2025.
- Vehicle Rental: On December 1, he rented a gray Nissan Sentra with Florida plates from a local agency.
- Proximity to Brown University: The suspect drove to the Brown University area on the same day, where he was intermittently tracked until December 12.
- Shooting Incident: A mass shooting occurred on December 13, 2025, at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.
- Murder of Nuno Loureiro: Neves Valente returned to Massachusetts and allegedly killed professor Loureiro at his home in Brookline on December 15.
- Final Discovery: The suspect was found dead in a storage unit in New Hampshire shortly after the events.
Crucial Evidence
Foley indicated that investigators had gathered compelling evidence linking Neves Valente to both shooting events. Security footage captured him at the Alamo Rent-a-Car in Boston and showed him near Loureiro’s apartment prior to the murder.
His rental vehicle was identified at multiple locations, including outside Brown University during the shooting. Authorities found that financial investigations linked him to the hotels where he stayed and the rental car he used.
Conclusion
The investigation into Claudio Manuel Neves Valente’s actions is ongoing, as authorities seek to understand the motives behind these violent incidents. As new details emerge, El-Balad will continue to provide updates on this developing story.
