Brown University Shooting: Search Continues After Person of Interest Released
CBS NewsJanuary 5, 20266 min10,571 views
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- π Police are continuing their search for the gunman responsible for a deadly shooting at Brown University.
- π¨ A person of interest who was detained has been released after evidence led investigators in a different direction.
- π― The investigation is back to the drawing board, with authorities seeking the individual seen in a video calmly walking away from the scene.
The Shooting Incident
- π₯ The shooter entered a final exam review session on Saturday, firing dozens of rounds.
- π Two students were killed, and nine others were injured in the attack.
- π« Students described hearing shots and then fleeing the building, with some sheltering in place in the library.
Community Impact and Calls for Action
- π―οΈ Hundreds gathered for a vigil to mourn the victims and process the tragic events.
- π£οΈ The violence has renewed calls for gun reform from lawmakers, highlighting the frequency of such incidents.
- π Investigators noted that students' active shooter drills from previous schooling helped them prepare for the attack, a point described as heartbreaking.
Transparency and Next Steps
- β Former Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison expressed concern over the lack of transparency regarding the investigation and the release of the person of interest.
- π€ He emphasized the need to share more information with the community to aid the search and bring the perpetrator to justice.
- πΉ Authorities are asking for any tips from the public to help identify the person in the video, stating there is no immediate threat to the community.
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