The shooter responsible for the tragic deaths of two Brown University students and an MIT professor meticulously planned his attack for several months. The U.S. Department of Justice released this information, revealing important details about the perpetrator, Claudio Neves Valente.
Details of the Attack
Claudio Neves Valente, a 48-year-old former Brown student and Portuguese national, executed his violent spree on December 13. He fatally shot two Brown students and injured nine others in an engineering building before killing MIT professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro two days later in Brookline, a suburb of Boston.
Investigation Insights
Law enforcement found Valente’s body in a storage facility in New Hampshire. The FBI discovered an electronic device there containing several videos made by Valente. In these recordings, he confessed in Portuguese to premeditating the attack on Brown University for an extended period.
Confessions on Video
Although Valente did not clarify his motives for targeting the university or Professor Loureiro, he expressed feelings of resentment. He claimed, “I’m not going to apologize because during my lifetime no one sincerely apologized to me.” This chilling statement underscores his mindset leading up to the attack.
His Reflections and Plans
- Valente described his actions as “a little incompetent,” implying a sense of detached reflection.
- He indicated he had rented the storage space for three years before his death.
- Valente’s intent was to conduct the violence on his own terms, stating he wished to ensure he “wouldn’t be the one who ended up suffering the most from all this.”
The investigation continues to reveal the depths of Valente’s planning and his state of mind leading up to this shocking series of events. As the community mourns the loss, the need for dialogue around mental health and stability remains crucial.
