Manhunt for Brown University shooter intensifies with new footage
Manhunt for Brown University shooter intensifies with new footage
FBI boosts reward to $50,000 as investigators release clearer footage of the Brown University gunman, renewing questions about campus security.
Authorities widened the Brown University manhunt on Monday as investigators knocked on doors and scoured yards around the campus in Providence, seeking video or other evidence that could lead to identifying the gunman who carried out the weekend attack that killed two students and wounded nine. The investigation has centered on the suspect’s appearance in surveillance clips, with officials noting he wore a mask and a dark two-tone jacket in footage captured around two hours before the shooting. The clearer images released offer the public a better look at the person of interest, even though the face remains obscured.
The FBI also announced a $50,000 reward for information that could lead to identification, arrest and conviction, emphasizing the need for any tip to be reported to a dedicated line. In a public appeal, authorities urged residents and students to come forward with details that might help break the case.
Earlier, a person of interest detained on Sunday was released as investigators reassessed the evidence, a development that complicated the search and raised questions about missteps or misdirection in the early stages of the inquiry. The lockdown at Brown University had been lifted after the initial detention, only to be followed by the later decision that the person of interest did not advance the investigation.
The unfolding events have rekindled concerns about campus security, including video coverage, door-to-door checks, and how quickly surveillance footage is collected and analyzed. Students, faculty, and parents are seeking reassurance as investigators continue to comb through material and track tips. Officials say more updates will come as new evidence emerges, and the public is reminded to stay vigilant and report any sightings or information.
In the wake of the violence that left two dead and nine injured, the incident remains a focal point in discussions about campus safety, access to campus video, and the steps universities can take to prevent a repeat of such an attack.
