Brown Issues Statement About Release of Person of Interest

Brown Issues Statement About Release of Person of Interest

Brown University officials issued a report late Sunday night in response to the announcement that the individual detained as a person of interest was being released.

 

GoLocal broke the story about the release on Sunday at about 10:30 PM.

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Sunday, December 14, 11:47 p.m.

Dear Brown Community,

Providence police announced late on Sunday night that they have released the individual they had detained in connection with the investigation into the shooting on the Brown campus on Saturday, Dec. 14, which claimed the lives of two Brown students and injured nine others. The Rhode Island Attorney General stated definitively in a news media event hosted by the City of Providence that “there is no basis” to consider the released individual a person of interest.

Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate, and local police have advised they do not believe there is any immediate threat to Brown or the local community.

As Providence police continue to lead this investigation, they have informed Brown that they are continuing their search efforts, which includes ongoing coordination with multiple agencies. There continues to be a heightened amount of local, state and federal police activity in the area as law enforcement continues to investigate and patrol with increased vigilance. The Department of Public Safety has more than doubled its staffing.

We know that this update may prompt numerous questions. This remains an active police investigation, and the University must defer to the Providence Police Department to release information as they deem appropriate. The police department has established a designated tip line for this investigation. Any individual with information that may be relevant to law enforcement should call 401-652-5767.
       
We continue to make every effort to ensure the safety and security of the campus. We are also advising every member of the Brown community to be vigilant in their own activities on campus.  

Resources

Brown University Department of Public Safety 401-863-3322
Providence Police Department 401-272-3121
Brown DPS Director of Advocacy, Engagement and Communication 401-863-2542

The Brown University campus community is always encouraged to take the following steps to keep yourself and others safe:

– Report suspicious behavior
– If you feel unsafe in any situation, trust your instincts and call Brown DPS at 401- 863-3322 or the Providence Police at 401-272-3121
– Please review the Brown DPS web page for additional safety awareness information and resources.
– For any emergency situation, dial 911.