Who was the Brown University shooting suspect? All we know so far about Claudio Valente

The suspect in the deadly shooting at Brown University has been identified as Claudio Valentea 48-year-old Brown University studentaccording to authorities. Authorities confirmed on Thursday night that Valente was found dead after taking his own life, bringing a tragic end to a case that shocked the university community and sparked national concern over campus safety.

Identity of the Suspect

Providence Police Chief Oscar L. Perez, Jr. confirmed during a late-night news conference that Claudio Valente was the individual suspected in the Brown University shooting. Valente was a Brown University student and a Portuguese nationalaccording to police. No additional personal background details, including his academic program or length of enrollment at the university, have been officially disclosed so far.

Discovery of the Suspect’s Body

Authorities located Valente in Salem, New Hampshireafter police tracked a vehicle believed to be connected to him. Law enforcement had earlier swarmed the area after finding an abandoned car with a license plate linked to the suspect. Shortly afterward, officials confirmed that Valente had been found deceased, having died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Four law enforcement officials had earlier indicated to media outlets that the suspect was no longer alive, which was later formally confirmed by Providence police.

Details of the Brown University Shooting

The shooting occurred on Saturday at Brown University and resulted in two students being killed and nine others injured. The incident sent the campus into lockdown and triggered a large-scale law enforcement response. Brown University officials have since expressed condolences to the victims’ families and stated that they are cooperating fully with investigators.

The attack is now counted among the growing number of school shootings in the United States, with at least 75 such incidents reported nationwide this yearaccording to tracking data referenced by authorities.