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15-12-2025
A person of interest detained in connection with a deadly shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island will be released due to lack of evidence. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are searching for additional video evidence to track down the suspect. Two people were killed and nine others injured in the shooting on Saturday. The suspect was seen wearing all black clothing in CCTV footage released by the police. The university community is holding a vigil, and the mayor has met with victims' families.
Entities: Brown University, Rhode Island, Providence, Col Oscar Perez, Peter Neronha • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
15-12-2025
A 24-year-old man, Benjamin Erickson, was detained in connection with a mass shooting at Brown University on Saturday, December 13, 2025, but was later released as authorities realized they had the wrong person. The shooting resulted in two deaths and nine injuries. The actual gunman remains at large, and authorities are still investigating, with the FBI assisting in the case. The suspect was seen on security footage walking calmly down a street near campus, dressed in black with his face covered. Officials are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Entities: Benjamin Erickson, Brown University, Rhode Island, Peter Neronha, Hampton Inn • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
15-12-2025
The search for the gunman who killed two people at Brown University in Rhode Island continued into the second day after the attack. A person of interest was detained but later released due to lack of evidence. The police released a video of the suspect, hoping someone might recognize him. The university canceled exams for the rest of the semester, and students were allowed to go home. The community held a candlelight vigil for the victims, and the mayor of Providence expressed determination to help the community heal.
Entities: Brown University, Rhode Island, Providence, Brett Smiley, Kash Patel • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
15-12-2025
The authorities in Rhode Island are searching for a gunman who killed two people and injured nine others at Brown University during a final exam review session. A man in his 20s was detained early on December 14 in Coventry, Rhode Island, but was later released without being charged. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have released a video of a person of interest dressed in black walking near the engineering building where the shooting occurred. The university has cancelled exams and classes for the rest of the year, and a candlelit vigil was held on December 14 to mark the tragedy.
Entities: Brown University, Rhode Island, Providence, Coventry, Benjamin Erickson • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform