January 1, Manhunt After Brown University Shooting Raises Fears

Wyatt’s Take

• Police are still searching for the suspect behind the Brown University shooting that left two dead and nine injured.
• The college president called it a tragic day as families demand answers and justice.
• Main suspect in the case was released due to lack of evidence.

Rhode Island police continue searching for the person who shot and killed two people, injuring nine students at Brown University. The attack happened Saturday afternoon at the Barus and Holley engineering building.

One of the victims, Ella Cook, just 19 years old, was president of the College Republicans. Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov was also killed.

After the shooting began, campus officials sent out a warning and locked down the university.

“There are truly no words that can express the deep sorrow we are feeling for the victims of the shooting that took place today at the Barus & Holley engineering and physics building.”

President Christina Paxson stated.

The building’s doors had been left open for final exams. Police said the shooter, described as a man in black, walked out of the building and vanished.

Surveillance video of a person of interest was released Saturday night. Later, one man was detained but released when police said he could not be connected to the crime.

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said.

“Yeah, look, I think it’s fair to say that, ah, there is no basis to consider him a person of interest. So that’s why he’s being released.”

Police have since shared more images and video of a suspect, noting he appeared near the building two hours before the attack. Law enforcement said the shooter used a 9mm handgun.

Retired FBI agent Jason Pack said the whole community wants justice.

“Parents want to know their kids are safe. Students want to know if they can move freely on campus. Families of the victims want justice, and they deserve it.”

Pack explained.

“There is also pressure. Investigators feel it. Prosecutors feel it. University officials feel it. Families of the victims carry it every hour of every day. Pressure, however, does not solve cases. Evidence does.”

The manhunt continues as students and parents wait for the suspect to be caught and brought to justice. Stay tuned for more updates as the police work to make sure the campus is safe again.

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