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Shooter who killed MIT professor and Brown students planned attack for months, DOJ says

Shooter who killed MIT professor and Brown students planned attack for months, DOJ says

Summary

The Department of Justice has reported that Claudio Neves Valente, who killed two students from Brown University and an MIT professor, had planned the attacks for a long time. He left videos admitting his actions, which took place on December 13 and 15, in memory, though he did not explain why he targeted these individuals.

Key Facts

  • Claudio Neves Valente was identified as the shooter.
  • He killed two Brown University students and an MIT professor.
  • The attacks happened on December 13 and December 15.
  • He planned the shooting at Brown University for at least six semesters.
  • After the attacks, Valente's body was found in a New Hampshire storage unit.
  • Valente recorded videos where he admitted to planning the attacks but did not explain his motive.
  • He said he had no regrets or apologies for his actions.

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