In the wake of the deadly Brown University shooting on December 13, 2025, the FBI released new photos and videos of a person of interest. These images depict a man wearing dark clothing near the university hours before the incident, and authorities believe he is the same individual seen in previously released footage. As the gunman remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous, a reward of up to $50,000 is being offered for information leading to his identification, arrest, and conviction. The public is urged to review the images and contact the authorities with any relevant information, as the investigation continues.
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Authorities in Providence, Rhode Island, continued their investigation into the Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine others. The FBI released new videos of the masked suspect, described as a man with a stocky build and approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall, and is offering a $50,000 reward for information. Law enforcement searched for evidence and interviewed locals, while the community mourned the victims, including a sophomore and a freshman. Concerns about campus security and the suspect’s escape are being raised as the investigation proceeds.
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Following a tip from the Providence Police Department, the FBI Boston’s Safe Streets Task Force detained a person of interest in Coventry, RI. Local and national resources, including HQ and Lab elements, were deployed to process the shooting scene. The FBI also established a digital media intake portal and integrated victim specialists to support those affected. Although a person of interest was detained, they were released hours after the initial announcement.
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Joe Berman, son of CNN anchor John Berman, recounted his experience during the Brown University shooting while visiting a friend on campus. He described the immediate lockdown procedures at the library, emphasizing the need to seek shelter and avoid windows. Berman, along with others, remained in the library for approximately seven hours before being relocated to a safer building and subsequently a large athletic center. He reflected on the unsettling silence after the immediate danger passed, highlighting the personal impact of the event.
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Following a shooting at Brown University that killed two students and injured nine others, a person of interest was detained but later released due to a lack of evidence. The investigation has been set back, and authorities are now seeking video surveillance to identify the shooter. Officials have canceled all remaining classes, exams, and projects for the semester. The shooting occurred during final exams, causing widespread disruption on campus.
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Following the shooting at Brown University, Providence police detained a person of interest in their 20s, identified by sources as 24-year-old Benjamin Erickson, who is from Wisconsin. Authorities found a small Glock handgun with a laser sight and a revolver at a hotel in Coventry where Erickson was apprehended, approximately 17 miles from Providence. The incident, which occurred during final exams, resulted in two fatalities and nine injuries, with one victim already discharged and the others in stable or critical but stable condition. The university has canceled all remaining classes and exams for the semester, and the attack has reignited discussions on gun control, with various political figures commenting.
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The Brown University shooting during final exams left students traumatized, including survivors of previous school shootings. For some, the familiar terror reignited past trauma, as both Mia Tretta and Zoe Weissman had previously survived school shootings. Weissman, a survivor of the Parkland shooting, expressed anger and disbelief at experiencing gun violence again. This incident, with its tragic toll, has reignited the debate surrounding gun control in the US, given the frequency of mass shootings.
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