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Police and FBI Release New Footage and Offer Reward in Brown University Shooting Case

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Police and FBI Release New Footage and Offer Reward in Brown University Shooting Case

Credited from: INDIATIMES

  • Two students were killed and nine injured in the Brown University shooting.
  • The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the shooter.
  • A new person of interest has been released based on surveillance footage.
  • The shooter was described as a male, approximately 5'8" with a stocky build.
  • Law enforcement urges anyone with details to come forward, as investigations continue.

The Brown University community is reeling from a tragic shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of two students and injuries to nine others. The police have released surveillance video showing a person of interest, described as approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and of stocky build, walking in dark clothing around the university two hours before the shooting occurred on Saturday. The individual was reportedly wearing a mask and was seen on sidewalks near the campus, raising serious concerns about their intent at the university, according to Indiatimes and ABC News.

The FBI has actively joined the investigation, offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the shooter. FBI officials are collaborating closely with the Providence Police Department, who have expressed their commitment to following all leads. Director Kash Patel has stated that the agency is deploying additional resources and personnel to aid in canvassing the area and gathering intelligence, according to HuffPost and ABC News.

HuffPost and Indiatimes.

As the investigation proceeds, Providence Police Chief Oscar L. Perez mentioned that authorities believe the shooter "definitely targeted Brown University," emphasizing the complexity of the case and the ongoing inquiry into the shooter’s motives. Brown University’s administration is encouraging anyone who was in the vicinity of the Barus & Holley building during the time of the incident to come forward, highlighting the need for any incidental details that might assist law enforcement, according to HuffPost and ABC News.

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