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On Monday, investigators unveiled new video footage and photographs of a person of interest in connection with the tragic mass shooting that occurred at Brown University in Rhode Island on Saturday.
The FBI has also announced a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individual responsible for the attack. This development follows the clearance of another person of interest by Providence Police. This individual had been detained by federal authorities at a hotel in Coventry, as reported by WLNE.
The newly released visuals provide a clearer depiction of a man dressed in dark clothing, with a black face mask, walking away from the scene near Brown’s engineering building, where the shooting took place.
During this tragic event, two students lost their lives while taking final exams at Barus and Holley Hall, according to CrimeOnline. Additionally, nine other individuals were injured.
Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez confirmed on Monday afternoon that the shooter used a 9mm firearm, as detailed by the Providence Journal.
The new imagery shows clearer images of a man in dark clothing, wearing a black face mask, walking down the street away from Brown’s engineering building where the shooting took place.
🚨1/4 We are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in Saturday’s incident at Brown University. Please share these video clips and direct all tips to 401-272-3121 or https://t.co/8a1yEMYJya pic.twitter.com/D63mcbnq8J
— Providence Police (@ProvidenceRIPD) December 15, 2025
Two students were killed in the shooting, as students were taking final exams in Barus and Holley Hall, as CrimeOnline reported. Nine more were wounded.
Video 3: We are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in Saturday’s incident at Brown University. Please share these video clips and direct all tips to 401-272-3121 or https://t.co/8a1yEMYJya pic.twitter.com/65EhywRyh1
— Providence Police (@ProvidenceRIPD) December 15, 2025
Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez said Monday afternoon that the killer used a 9mm firearm, the Providence Journal said.
“What I can tell you is that this individual definitely targeted Brown University,” Perez said, although he did not indicate why investigators believe the school was targeted.
Officials are investigating claims that the murderer yelled something during the shooting, but those reports have not been confirmed. Perez also said, without explanation, that the IRS is assisting with the investigation.
We are sharing a video of a person of interest and plan to release additional video as part of the ongoing investigation. If you recognize this individual, please contact our Tip Center online at https://t.co/wMDG5fF8y4 or call 401-272-3121 pic.twitter.com/LuPCx7mAV2
— Providence Police (@ProvidenceRIPD) December 15, 2025
One video released by police shows the person of interest about two hours before the shooting while another shows the man just after the shooting. Police had previously released another, poorer quality video.
