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Authorities in Rhode Island announced on Sunday that they will release a person of interest (POI) detained in connection with a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/shooting-at-brown-university-leaves-dead-injured">mass shooting that occurred at Brown University on Saturday</a>, which killed two people and injured nine others.

Authorities in Rhode Island announced on Sunday that they will release a person of interest (POI) detained in connection with a mass shooting that occurred at Brown University on Saturday, which killed two people and injured nine others.

The gunman — described as a male dressed all in black — opened fire around 4:00 p.m. local time in a classroom at the Barus and Holley engineering building, where final exams were taking place, before fleeing the scene on foot.

The gunman — described as a male dressed all in black — opened fire around 4:00 p.m. local time in a classroom at the Barus and Holley engineering building, where final exams were taking place, before fleeing the scene on foot.

The initial suspect, a 24-year-old U.S. Army veteran identified by multiple sources as Benjamin Erickson from Wisconsin, was reportedly taken into custody at the Hampton Inn in Coventry, Rhode Island, following an 11-hour search.

The initial suspect, a 24-year-old U.S. Army veteran identified by multiple sources as Benjamin Erickson from Wisconsin, was reportedly taken into custody at the Hampton Inn in Coventry, Rhode Island, following an 11-hour search.

In a press conference on Sunday evening, however, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley stated that the suspect would be released soon. While acknowledging the development may cause “fresh anxiety,” Smiley reassured residents that “the status of safety in our community remains unchanged.”

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In a press conference on Sunday evening, however, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley stated that the suspect would be released soon. While acknowledging the development may cause “fresh anxiety,” Smiley reassured residents that “the status of safety in our community remains unchanged.”

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha added that despite “some degree of evidence” initially linking the POI to the shooting, there was now “no basis” to hold them in custody after newly discovered information pointed to a “different direction,” which the authorities are pursuing.

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha added that despite “some degree of evidence” initially linking the POI to the shooting, there was now “no basis” to hold them in custody after newly discovered information pointed to a “different direction,” which the authorities are pursuing.

The FBI has deployed multiple assets to support the investigation, including the Cellular Analysis Survey Team for geolocation capabilities, a command post and an online portal for the public to submit images and videos related to the incident.

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Authorities detained a person of interest early Sunday morning at a Hampton Inn hotel in Coventry, Rhode Island, following a shooting at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others on Saturday afternoon during final exams.

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Authorities detained a person of interest early Sunday morning at a Hampton Inn hotel in Coventry, Rhode Island, following a shooting at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others on Saturday afternoon during final exams.

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced Sunday evening that the detained individual would be released, stating that while there was initially a quantum of evidence justifying detention, further investigation indicated the evidence now points in a different direction.

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced Sunday evening that the detained individual would be released, stating that while there was initially a quantum of evidence justifying detention, further investigation indicated the evidence now points in a different direction.

The gunman opened fire around 4:00 p.m. local time in a classroom at the Barus and Holley engineering building, where final exams were taking place, and the suspect was described as a male wearing all black clothing who fled the scene on foot after the attack.

The gunman opened fire around 4:00 p.m. local time in a classroom at the Barus and Holley engineering building, where final exams were taking place, and the suspect was described as a male wearing all black clothing who fled the scene on foot after the attack.

Law enforcement sources identified 24-year-old Benjamin Erickson as the person of interest, describing him as originally from Wisconsin who served as an infantryman in the U.S. Army from May 2021 to November 2024, leaving with the rank of specialist.

Law enforcement sources identified 24-year-old Benjamin Erickson as the person of interest, describing him as originally from Wisconsin who served as an infantryman in the U.S. Army from May 2021 to November 2024, leaving with the rank of specialist.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley stated that one injured victim remained in critical condition, seven others were in stable condition and one was discharged from the hospital, while emphasizing there were no credible or specific threats to the Providence community.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley stated that one injured victim remained in critical condition, seven others were in stable condition and one was discharged from the hospital, while emphasizing there were no credible or specific threats to the Providence community.

The FBI deployed multiple resources including the Cellular Analysis Survey Team for geolocation capabilities, established a command post and created a digital media intake portal to collect images and video from the public related to the incident.

The FBI deployed multiple resources including the Cellular Analysis Survey Team for geolocation capabilities, established a command post and created a digital media intake portal to collect images and video from the public related to the incident.

Authorities are making progress in the Brown University shooting investigation by following leads and tracking suspects through coordinated federal and local efforts. The community can feel reassured that law enforcement is actively working the case and believes residents remain safe despite the tragedy that claimed two lives including sophomore Ella Cook.

Authorities are making progress in the Brown University shooting investigation by following leads and tracking suspects through coordinated federal and local efforts. The community can feel reassured that law enforcement is actively working the case and believes residents remain safe despite the tragedy that claimed two lives including sophomore Ella Cook.

The Brown University shooting investigation is falling apart as authorities release their only person of interest with no suspect identified and no answers provided. Two students are dead, nine wounded, and the one lead law enforcement had just walked free while the actual gunman remains at large.

The Brown University shooting investigation is falling apart as authorities release their only person of interest with no suspect identified and no answers provided. Two students are dead, nine wounded, and the one lead law enforcement had just walked free while the actual gunman remains at large.

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Sunday’s press conference shows that the investigation into the Brown University shooting is falling apart, with the authorities releasing their only POI without any further suspects or any new answers. As two students lie dead and nine more are injured, the botched job leaves law enforcement on the backfoot while the actual gunman remains at large.

Sunday’s press conference shows that the investigation into the Brown University shooting is falling apart, with the authorities releasing their only POI without any further suspects or any new answers. As two students lie dead and nine more are injured, the botched job leaves law enforcement on the backfoot while the actual gunman remains at large.

The release of the POI is not a mistake, but rather a reflection of how ongoing investigations unfold. While emergent details in this case initially pointed toward the suspect, fresh evidence has redirected attention elsewhere. Residents, therefore, should not be alarmed by this development, with all the information suggesting they remain safe in the community.

The release of the POI is not a mistake, but rather a reflection of how ongoing investigations unfold. While emergent details in this case initially pointed toward the suspect, fresh evidence has redirected attention elsewhere. Residents, therefore, should not be alarmed by this development, with all the information suggesting they remain safe in the community.

There will be 513 mass shootings reported in the United States in 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There will be 513 mass shootings reported in the United States in 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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