Police have made significant progress in the investigation of a recent mass shooting at Brown University. The tragic incident, which occurred during final exams, resulted in two fatalities and nine injuries.
Police Identify Suspect in Brown University Shooting
Law enforcement officials have identified a person of interest in connection with the shooting that took place at Brown University’s Barus & Holley engineering building. The authorities are currently in search of this individual, although specific information regarding their identity has not yet been disclosed.
Key Developments in the Investigation
- Multiple agencies, including the FBI, are involved in the investigation.
- Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez has publicly requested assistance from a key individual who may hold crucial information.
- Footage showing a man wearing a black mask and hat was released, as he was seen near the university campus shortly before the shooting.
- A total of nine other people sustained injuries during the incident.
Details on the Victims
The victims of the shooting have been identified as:
- Ella Cook: A sophomore from Alabama.
- Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov: An Uzbek-American freshman student.
Public Appeal and Reward
Members of the community have expressed frustration over the slow progress in finding the shooter. In response, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha assured the public that the shooter would eventually be apprehended. The FBI has also announced a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the perpetrator.
Timeline of Events
The search for the suspect has now entered its sixth day. Investigators continue to canvass neighborhoods, requesting home-security footage, while also encouraging anyone with relevant information to come forward. The public’s cooperation remains a critical component of the ongoing investigation.
