The man suspected of fatally shooting two Brown University students in Providence, Rhode Island, and a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor in Brookline, Massachusetts, was found dead in a storage unit in New Hampshire, officials said, bringing an end to a multi-state manhunt.

Discovery of the suspect

Law enforcement announced that the body of 48-year-old Claudio Neves Valente, a Portuguese national whom authorities had identified as the suspect in the shootings, was located inside a storage unit in New Hampshire after an extensive search that spanned several days and jurisdictions.

Sequence of events

Officials say the violence began on the Brown University campus in Providence, where two students were shot and killed. Shortly afterward, a separate fatal shooting occurred in Brookline, Massachusetts, at or near the home of an MIT professor who was also killed. Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies launched an immediate manhunt when the connection between the incidents became clear.

Investigation and law enforcement response

Investigators from multiple agencies collaborated on the case, including campus police, municipal police departments and federal partners. The manhunt involved searches of properties, review of surveillance footage, and public appeals for tips as authorities worked to locate the suspect. Law enforcement confirmed the identity of the body found in New Hampshire through standard identification procedures and is treating the discovery as the conclusion of the active search.

Victims and community impact

The shootings have sent shockwaves through both the Brown and MIT communities. University officials expressed deep sorrow and offered counseling resources to students, faculty and staff. Vigils and memorials were announced as classmates, colleagues and neighbors sought to grieve and to understand why the attacks occurred.

Official statements

Police and university leaders offered statements expressing condolences to the victims’ families and gratitude to the public for assistance during the manhunt. Authorities emphasized that the investigation remains active as they complete forensic work, determine a timeline of events, and examine the suspect’s movements and possible motives.

Next steps in the probe

While the discovery of the suspect’s body ends the immediate threat, investigators said they would continue to gather evidence to build a full account of the shootings, including forensic testing of recovered materials, interviews with witnesses, and analysis of digital records. Officials also indicated they would release additional information as it becomes available and as families are notified.

Safety and campus measures

Both Brown University and MIT announced heightened security measures in the aftermath of the shootings and offered expanded counseling and support services. University officials urged the campus communities to make use of mental health resources and to report any information that could assist ongoing inquiries.