Authorities have identified the suspect connected to a shooting investigation involving Brown University as Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente, a 48-year-old Brown University student and Portuguese national.
According to law enforcement officials, Neves-Valente was found deceased inside a storage unit at an Extra Space Storage facility on Hampshire Road in Salem, New Hampshire. Investigators believe the death was self-inflicted, though officials stressed that the investigation remains active and subject to final confirmation by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Police reported that Neves-Valente was discovered with a satchel and two firearms. Authorities also stated that evidence recovered from a vehicle associated with him is consistent with evidence found at the scene in Providence, Rhode Island, where the original incident under investigation occurred. Officials have not released further details about the evidence or the timeline connecting the two locations.
Brown University has acknowledged awareness of the situation and confirmed it is cooperating fully with law enforcement. The university has not released specific details regarding Neves-Valente’s academic status beyond confirming his affiliation as a student.
Law enforcement agencies emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public. Multiple agencies responded to the Salem location as part of the coordinated investigation.
Officials cautioned the public against speculation, noting that misinformation has circulated online. Authorities said additional verified information will be released as it becomes available.
This remains a developing investigation, and updates are expected as law enforcement completes its review of the evidence and circumstances surrounding the case.
