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MIT Professor Found Fatally Shot Inside Home, Brown University Gunman Suspected

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  • MIT professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro, director of the Plasma Science and Fusion Center, was found shot and killed in his Brookline home. Authorities are investigating the incident as a homicide, but no suspect information has been released.

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The suspect in the MIT professor's murder is the same man accused of a mass shooting at Brown University last weekend. Claudio Neves Valente, 48, was found deceased at a storage facility on New Hampshire after taking his own life on Thursday night.

Police are investigating possible connections between the murder of the MIT professor and the [shooting at Brown University](https://go.citizen.com/bOtxvuoUcZb), according to WPRI. Evidence discovered may link the two shootings, according to the report.

Reporting from CBS provided witness statements who saw a vehicle parked the wrong way in the road during the shooting.

The police have not yet provided any information regarding the outstanding suspect.

A statement from the Norfolk District Attorney's Office indicated the death is being investigated as a homicide.

The investigation is ongoing.

“Sadly, I can confirm that Professor Nuno Loureiro, who died early this morning, was a current MIT faculty member in the departments of Nuclear Science & Engineering and Physics, as well as the Director of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center. Our deepest sympathies are with his family, students, colleagues, and all those who are grieving,” an MIT spokesperson said.

Loureiro was the director of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center and a professor of nuclear science and engineering and physics.

Nuno F.G. Loureiro, 47, was found and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead on Tuesday morning, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office.

Police responded to the report of a man shot in his home on Monday night.

An investigation is underway after an MIT professor was found shot and killed inside his home, according to officials.

Incident reported at Gibbs St.

The suspect in the MIT professor's murder is the same man accused of a mass shooting at Brown University last weekend. Claudio Neves Valente, 48, was found deceased at a storage facility on New Hampshire after taking his own life on Thursday night.

Police are investigating possible connections between the murder of the MIT professor and the [shooting at Brown University](https://go.citizen.com/bOtxvuoUcZb), according to WPRI. Evidence discovered may link the two shootings, according to the report.

Reporting from CBS provided witness statements who saw a vehicle parked the wrong way in the road during the shooting.

The police have not yet provided any information regarding the outstanding suspect.

A statement from the Norfolk District Attorney's Office indicated the death is being investigated as a homicide.

The investigation is ongoing.

“Sadly, I can confirm that Professor Nuno Loureiro, who died early this morning, was a current MIT faculty member in the departments of Nuclear Science & Engineering and Physics, as well as the Director of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center. Our deepest sympathies are with his family, students, colleagues, and all those who are grieving,” an MIT spokesperson said.

Loureiro was the director of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center and a professor of nuclear science and engineering and physics.

Nuno F.G. Loureiro, 47, was found and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead on Tuesday morning, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office.

Police responded to the report of a man shot in his home on Monday night.

An investigation is underway after an MIT professor was found shot and killed inside his home, according to officials.

Incident reported at Gibbs St.

The suspect in the MIT professor's murder is the same man accused of a mass shooting at Brown University last weekend. Claudio Neves Valente, 48, was found deceased at a storage facility on New Hampshire after taking his own life on Thursday night.

Police are investigating possible connections between the murder of the MIT professor and the [shooting at Brown University](https://go.citizen.com/bOtxvuoUcZb), according to WPRI. Evidence discovered may link the two shootings, according to the report.

Reporting from CBS provided witness statements who saw a vehicle parked the wrong way in the road during the shooting.

The police have not yet provided any information regarding the outstanding suspect.

A statement from the Norfolk District Attorney's Office indicated the death is being investigated as a homicide.

The investigation is ongoing.

“Sadly, I can confirm that Professor Nuno Loureiro, who died early this morning, was a current MIT faculty member in the departments of Nuclear Science & Engineering and Physics, as well as the Director of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center. Our deepest sympathies are with his family, students, colleagues, and all those who are grieving,” an MIT spokesperson said.

Loureiro was the director of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center and a professor of nuclear science and engineering and physics.

Nuno F.G. Loureiro, 47, was found and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead on Tuesday morning, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office.

Police responded to the report of a man shot in his home on Monday night.

An investigation is underway after an MIT professor was found shot and killed inside his home, according to officials.

Incident reported at Gibbs St.

The suspect in the MIT professor's murder is the same man accused of a mass shooting at Brown University last weekend. Claudio Neves Valente, 48, was found deceased at a storage facility on New Hampshire after taking his own life on Thursday night.

Police are investigating possible connections between the murder of the MIT professor and the [shooting at Brown University](https://go.citizen.com/bOtxvuoUcZb), according to WPRI. Evidence discovered may link the two shootings, according to the report.

Reporting from CBS provided witness statements who saw a vehicle parked the wrong way in the road during the shooting.

The police have not yet provided any information regarding the outstanding suspect.

A statement from the Norfolk District Attorney's Office indicated the death is being investigated as a homicide.

The investigation is ongoing.

“Sadly, I can confirm that Professor Nuno Loureiro, who died early this morning, was a current MIT faculty member in the departments of Nuclear Science & Engineering and Physics, as well as the Director of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center. Our deepest sympathies are with his family, students, colleagues, and all those who are grieving,” an MIT spokesperson said.

Loureiro was the director of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center and a professor of nuclear science and engineering and physics.

Nuno F.G. Loureiro, 47, was found and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead on Tuesday morning, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office.

Police responded to the report of a man shot in his home on Monday night.

An investigation is underway after an MIT professor was found shot and killed inside his home, according to officials.

Incident reported at Gibbs St.

The suspect in the MIT professor's murder is the same man accused of a mass shooting at Brown University last weekend. Claudio Neves Valente, 48, was found deceased at a storage facility on New Hampshire after taking his own life on Thursday night.

Police are investigating possible connections between the murder of the MIT professor and the [shooting at Brown University](https://go.citizen.com/bOtxvuoUcZb), according to WPRI. Evidence discovered may link the two shootings, according to the report.

Reporting from CBS provided witness statements who saw a vehicle parked the wrong way in the road during the shooting.

The police have not yet provided any information regarding the outstanding suspect.

A statement from the Norfolk District Attorney's Office indicated the death is being investigated as a homicide.

The investigation is ongoing.

“Sadly, I can confirm that Professor Nuno Loureiro, who died early this morning, was a current MIT faculty member in the departments of Nuclear Science & Engineering and Physics, as well as the Director of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center. Our deepest sympathies are with his family, students, colleagues, and all those who are grieving,” an MIT spokesperson said.

Loureiro was the director of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center and a professor of nuclear science and engineering and physics.

Nuno F.G. Loureiro, 47, was found and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead on Tuesday morning, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office.

Police responded to the report of a man shot in his home on Monday night.

An investigation is underway after an MIT professor was found shot and killed inside his home, according to officials.

Incident reported at Gibbs St.

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Comments30

BoolinInBrightonDec 16 at 2:16 PM

Bro what is going on

PeninsulaNativeDec 16 at 8:55 PM

@RoxG02 I can't believe your comment got upvoted. 😂

lynnwasDec 16 at 3:17 PM

So many senseless tragedies in the news. I do not watch the news, due to the negativity and sadness. I recently joined this forum to keep myself in the know, in the communities where my children live. My hope was that I could potentially provide them with a "Head's up", if I heard of a safety issue in their area. I'm heartbroken by knowing the reality and frequency of theft, murder, and overall abundance of crime that surrounds us every day. Blessings and comfort to all. Be aware of your surroundings and be safe! 🙏🎄🕯🕎

brocktonUser1998634003Dec 16 at 7:34 PM

Well said and I too am concerned for my kids safety. Enjoy the holidays ✌️

fitchburgUser1784582016Dec 16 at 2:19 PM

I bet his death has nothing to do with the plasma fusion center or nuclear science programs he ran🫣🥸

TARMALODec 16 at 3:12 PM

@fitchburgUser1784582016 Maybe it does🤔 whatever the circumstances ~ not acceptable 💯 Condolences via this male🕊️

waterburyUser1775807003Dec 16 at 5:21 PM

Finals cannot be this bad gang

BoolinInBrightonDec 16 at 2:16 PM

Bro what is going on

PeninsulaNativeDec 16 at 8:55 PM

@RoxG02 I can't believe your comment got upvoted. 😂

lynnwasDec 16 at 3:17 PM

So many senseless tragedies in the news. I do not watch the news, due to the negativity and sadness. I recently joined this forum to keep myself in the know, in the communities where my children live. My hope was that I could potentially provide them with a "Head's up", if I heard of a safety issue in their area. I'm heartbroken by knowing the reality and frequency of theft, murder, and overall abundance of crime that surrounds us every day. Blessings and comfort to all. Be aware of your surroundings and be safe! 🙏🎄🕯🕎

brocktonUser1998634003Dec 16 at 7:34 PM

Well said and I too am concerned for my kids safety. Enjoy the holidays ✌️

fitchburgUser1784582016Dec 16 at 2:19 PM

I bet his death has nothing to do with the plasma fusion center or nuclear science programs he ran🫣🥸

TARMALODec 16 at 3:12 PM

@fitchburgUser1784582016 Maybe it does🤔 whatever the circumstances ~ not acceptable 💯 Condolences via this male🕊️

waterburyUser1775807003Dec 16 at 5:21 PM

Finals cannot be this bad gang

BoolinInBrightonDec 16 at 2:16 PM

Bro what is going on

PeninsulaNativeDec 16 at 8:55 PM

@RoxG02 I can't believe your comment got upvoted. 😂

lynnwasDec 16 at 3:17 PM

So many senseless tragedies in the news. I do not watch the news, due to the negativity and sadness. I recently joined this forum to keep myself in the know, in the communities where my children live. My hope was that I could potentially provide them with a "Head's up", if I heard of a safety issue in their area. I'm heartbroken by knowing the reality and frequency of theft, murder, and overall abundance of crime that surrounds us every day. Blessings and comfort to all. Be aware of your surroundings and be safe! 🙏🎄🕯🕎

brocktonUser1998634003Dec 16 at 7:34 PM

Well said and I too am concerned for my kids safety. Enjoy the holidays ✌️

fitchburgUser1784582016Dec 16 at 2:19 PM

I bet his death has nothing to do with the plasma fusion center or nuclear science programs he ran🫣🥸

TARMALODec 16 at 3:12 PM

@fitchburgUser1784582016 Maybe it does🤔 whatever the circumstances ~ not acceptable 💯 Condolences via this male🕊️

waterburyUser1775807003Dec 16 at 5:21 PM

Finals cannot be this bad gang

BoolinInBrightonDec 16 at 2:16 PM

Bro what is going on

PeninsulaNativeDec 16 at 8:55 PM

@RoxG02 I can't believe your comment got upvoted. 😂

lynnwasDec 16 at 3:17 PM

So many senseless tragedies in the news. I do not watch the news, due to the negativity and sadness. I recently joined this forum to keep myself in the know, in the communities where my children live. My hope was that I could potentially provide them with a "Head's up", if I heard of a safety issue in their area. I'm heartbroken by knowing the reality and frequency of theft, murder, and overall abundance of crime that surrounds us every day. Blessings and comfort to all. Be aware of your surroundings and be safe! 🙏🎄🕯🕎

brocktonUser1998634003Dec 16 at 7:34 PM

Well said and I too am concerned for my kids safety. Enjoy the holidays ✌️

fitchburgUser1784582016Dec 16 at 2:19 PM

I bet his death has nothing to do with the plasma fusion center or nuclear science programs he ran🫣🥸

TARMALODec 16 at 3:12 PM

@fitchburgUser1784582016 Maybe it does🤔 whatever the circumstances ~ not acceptable 💯 Condolences via this male🕊️

waterburyUser1775807003Dec 16 at 5:21 PM

Finals cannot be this bad gang

BoolinInBrightonDec 16 at 2:16 PM

Bro what is going on

PeninsulaNativeDec 16 at 8:55 PM

@RoxG02 I can't believe your comment got upvoted. 😂

lynnwasDec 16 at 3:17 PM

So many senseless tragedies in the news. I do not watch the news, due to the negativity and sadness. I recently joined this forum to keep myself in the know, in the communities where my children live. My hope was that I could potentially provide them with a "Head's up", if I heard of a safety issue in their area. I'm heartbroken by knowing the reality and frequency of theft, murder, and overall abundance of crime that surrounds us every day. Blessings and comfort to all. Be aware of your surroundings and be safe! 🙏🎄🕯🕎

brocktonUser1998634003Dec 16 at 7:34 PM

Well said and I too am concerned for my kids safety. Enjoy the holidays ✌️

fitchburgUser1784582016Dec 16 at 2:19 PM

I bet his death has nothing to do with the plasma fusion center or nuclear science programs he ran🫣🥸

TARMALODec 16 at 3:12 PM

@fitchburgUser1784582016 Maybe it does🤔 whatever the circumstances ~ not acceptable 💯 Condolences via this male🕊️

waterburyUser1775807003Dec 16 at 5:21 PM

Finals cannot be this bad gang

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