Brown University Shooting: Person of Interest Released, Suspect Still at Large

Investigation Update

• 🚨 Authorities have released an individual previously detained as a person of interest in the deadly shooting at Brown University.
• ⚠️ The AG stated that initial evidence pointed to this individual, but it has since pointed in a different direction.
• ❓ Officials are still searching for the man seen in a video clip, and it remains unclear if that individual is a person of interest.

Community Safety and Anxiety

• 🗣️ Mayor Brett Smiley acknowledged that the situation is causing fresh anxiety but stated the community should feel safe.
• ❓ However, officials admit they have no way of knowing if the shooter is still in the area.
• 👮 There is an increased police presence around Providence and on the Brown University campus.

Public Appeal for Information

• 📢 Law enforcement is asking for anyone who may have been in the area or has video footage to submit it.
• 📱 They are hoping someone may have captured relevant information on their phone cameras.
• 🔍 Police do not have additional footage beyond the man walking away from the camera and are asking the public for assistance.

Ongoing Search and Vigilance

• 🏃 The suspect is still at large, and authorities are not revealing their game plan to avoid tipping off the suspect.
• ⚠️ Residents are urged to remain vigilant and keep their "head on a swivel."
• 🚫 There is no shelter-in-place order, but the community is advised to be concerned.