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Brown University shooting person of interest is an Army veteran

Aerial view of Brown University after reported active shooter
  • A mass shooting at Brown University's campus in Rhode Island resulted in at least two fatalities and nine injuries.
  • The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, prompting a major manhunt and a shelter-in-place order for students.
  • Law enforcement sources say Benjamin Erickson is the suspect in the investigation, though officials have not yet publicly confirmed his identity.
  • Erickson, 24, served as a U.S. Army infantryman from 2021 to 2024, ending his service in November 2024.
  • President Donald Trump and other officials have been briefed on the shooting and are monitoring developments.
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