Brown University Shooting Suspect Linked to MIT Professor's Death
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The suspect in the Brown University shooting, Claudio Neves Valente, has been linked to the killing of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro. Authorities identified Valente, a 48-year-old Portuguese national and former Brown student, who was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a New Hampshire storage facility.
According to NBC News, Valente was connected to both incidents through video evidence, and Loureiro, who was shot in his home in Brookline, Massachusetts, was a respected figure in the plasma physics community.
His death has prompted widespread mourning at MIT, where he was known for his significant contributions to fusion research. The Brown University shooting occurred just two days prior, resulting in the deaths of two students and injuries to nine others.
Brown's president, Christina Paxson, confirmed Valente's previous enrollment but noted he had no current affiliation with the university. The investigation revealed that Valente and Loureiro attended the same university in Lisbon, further emphasizing the tragic connection between the two events.
Law enforcement officials indicated that Valente acted alone in the shootings.