The manhunt for Claudio Neves Valente, the suspect in the tragic Brown University shooting on December 13, has reached its conclusion. Valente, who was linked to the deaths of two individuals and injuries to nine others in the incident, was discovered deceased on Thursday. He was also believed to be responsible for the murder of MIT Professor Nuno Loureiro, which occurred two days after the university shooting, on December 15.

However, the reaction of Providence officials following these events has sparked criticism. On Thursday, local authorities seemed to celebrate their efforts, and this sentiment was echoed during a basketball game the following day. Both the mayor of Providence and the police chief received applause, a gesture that many found to be tone-deaf given the circumstances. The public’s response to these actions was overwhelmingly negative.

Many members of the community were unhappy with what appeared to be a premature celebration by officials.

Crucially, it was John, a homeless man, who played a pivotal role in advancing the investigation, leaving officials otherwise at a standstill.

Thanks to John’s involvement, the case took a significant turn.

This is so tone deaf.

These guys DO NOT deserve a victory tour. https://t.co/qN3lCJ1qux

— Little Red (@hblethh__) December 20, 2025

Where’s John the Homeless Guy? You know, the one who actually solved the case. https://t.co/FAW1ackkNU

— Teri (@TeriChristoph) December 20, 2025

If it hadn’t been for John, the homeless man, the authorities might well still be clueless on the case. 

UPDATE: The Brown University Shooter

Something really stinks about this entire story…

Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, a 48-year-old Portuguese national and former Brown University graduate student in physics (who attended briefly around 2000–2001 before withdrawing), was… pic.twitter.com/CVjMz95Utp

— MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) December 20, 2025

John broke the case.