Brown University shooting: 'Person of interest' to be released
What's the story
A "person of interest" detained in connection with the recent shooting at Brown University will be released soon, local authorities have confirmed. The BBC reported that Providence Police Chief Colonel Oscar Perez said there wasn't enough evidence to charge the individual. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha also noted that evidence "now points in a different direction." The investigation is still underway, the local mayor said as authorities seek more video footage to identify the actual suspect.
Incident details
Brown University shooting leaves 2 dead, 9 injured
The shooting occurred at 4pm local time on Saturday at the Holley engineering building at the eastern end of Brown University's campus in Providence, Rhode Island. Two people were killed, and nine others were injured in the attack. Brown University President Christina Paxson said the victims have been identified as students of the university, although their identities remain undisclosed.
Community response
Vigil planned for Brown University shooting victims
In the wake of the tragedy, a vigil is scheduled to be held on Sunday evening for the victims and their families. President Donald Trump also expressed his condolences at the White House, wishing a speedy recovery to those injured and paying tribute to the deceased. The incident has added to a grim statistic of 389 mass shootings in the United States this year alone, according to the nonprofit group Gun Violence Archive.