Providence Police Detain Individual in Brown University Shooting Case

Police in Providence have detained a suspect connected to the shooting incident at Brown University, but officials announced during a news conference on Sunday night that this individual will soon be released.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley confirmed, “The person of interest who was taken into custody earlier today will be released shortly.”

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha commented, “I think it’s safe to say there’s no further reason to consider him a person of interest. Hence, his release.”

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On Saturday, two individuals lost their lives, and nine others were injured due to gunfire at the university.

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The Providence Police Department is continuing to lead the investigation and is coordinating with multiple agencies. Brown University made a statement indicating that, “Local, state, and federal law enforcement presence continues to grow in the area as efforts to investigate and patrol are heightened. We have more than doubled our public safety personnel.”

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“We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of our campus and urge all members of the Brown community to remain vigilant,” the university added.