Criminologist Casey Jordan on Brown University Shooter Suspect Profile and Investigation

Investigation and Public Appeal

• 💡 The Rhode Island AG explained that video from inside the Brown University building showing chaos after the shooting is being withheld because it does not identify the person of interest.
• 🔍 Investigators released new, enhanced video footage showing the person of interest near campus two hours before and after the shooting, suggesting he was casing the area.
• 🗣️ Criminologist Casey Jordan believes the public can help solve the case by watching the new video, noting the suspect has a distinctive gait and a unique jacket.

Suspect Profile and Motivation

• 🎯 Jordan suggests that if the suspect were a current or former student or employee, they would likely have been identified already, indicating he might be a stranger to the campus.
• 🧠 The suspect's behavior, including pacing and appearing deep in thought, suggests surveillance and planning, not a spontaneous act.
• 🗺️ The suspect's presence hours before the shooting indicates a planned attack targeting Brown University, possibly due to an exaggerated hatred of what the institution represents, rather than a specific individual or classroom.
• 📊 Approximately 60% of campus shootings are committed by individuals with no prior affiliation with the campus.

Suspect's Escape and Likelihood of Capture

• 🏃‍♂️ While about 50% of mass shooters die at the scene, the others are almost always caught within hours or days, making complete escape rare.
• ⏳ The fact that the suspect got away initially suggests careful planning, but Jordan is confident he will be apprehended.
• 🏠 It is unlikely the suspect is engaged in a spree, as a significant cooling-off period suggests he is likely at home, possibly with family, and may be a loner with mental health issues.
• 💻 Tracking cell phone pings and online presence will be crucial once tips identify potential individuals.