Brown MIT Shooting

Claudio Neves Valente shot two at Brown and an MIT professor before dying by suicide

Claudio Manuel Neves Valente / Ella Cook / Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov / Nuno Loureiro /

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On December 13, 2025, tragedy struck at Brown University when a mass shooting claimed the lives of two students and injured several others, sending ripples of shock through the academic community and beyond.
The gunman, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, a 48-year-old former graduate student from Portugal, was found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit, having taken his own life just days after also murdering an MIT professor.
Both shootings raised urgent questions about campus safety at elite institutions, as authorities grappled with the unclear motives behind Neves Valente’s violent actions, leading to speculation from experts on potential triggers.
The events ignited discussions on immigration policies, particularly with President Trump announcing the suspension of the green card lottery program that allowed the shooter to enter the U.S. years earlier.
Amid the grief and outrage, the campus community rallied to support one another, emphasizing the need for mental health resources and a thorough review of safety protocols to prevent such tragedies in the future.
As investigations unfolded, the narrative highlighted the intersections of academic pressure, access to firearms, and the critical need for vigilance in safeguarding educational environments from acts of violence.

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