Authorities have identified the person of interest in the Brown University campus shooting that killed two students and injured nine.
Identification of the Suspect
Three senior law enforcement officials briefed “NBC News” said the suspect has now been named.
Investigation and Manhunt
The shooting occurred Saturday inside the Barus and Holley engineering building on the Providence, Rhode Island campus. A manhunt was launched following the gunman’s escape.
Connections to MIT Incident
Michael Tabman, a retired FBI special agent, appeared on “NBC10 Boston” on Thursday to discuss a possible link between the Brown shooting and the recent killing of an MIT professor in Brookline.
Public Involvement
Investigators released surveillance videos and images of the person of interest and asked the public for assistance.
Concerns About Misinformation
The incident has raised questions about campus safety and the spread of AI‑generated images circulating online.
Key Takeaways
- The suspect in the Brown shooting has been identified.
- Two students were killed and nine others injured.
- Authorities are exploring a link to the MIT professor killing.
The investigation continues as authorities seek to connect the Brown shooting to the MIT professor case and secure the suspect.
