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Brown University Person of Interest Released as Shooter Remains at Large

Officials say new evidence redirected the probe, prompting the release of a detained man.

Overview

  • Authorities described an active, ongoing investigation, requested additional video and tips, and kept an enhanced police presence without reimposing a shelter-in-place.
  • The attack occurred Saturday inside Barus & Holley during final-exam activity, killing two students and injuring nine, with most hospitalized victims stable and at least one still critical.
  • Police released a brief surveillance clip showing a person dressed in black walking away from the area, and investigators noted limited camera coverage inside the building.
  • A police official told the Associated Press the gunman fired more than 40 rounds from a 9mm handgun; no firearm has been recovered, though officers previously seized two loaded 30-round magazines during the now-abandoned detention.
  • Brown canceled remaining exams and urged students to prioritize safety as the community held vigils, with one victim identified by her church as Ella Cook and student Kendall Turner reported critically injured.