Authorities have identified a “person of interest” in the deadly shooting at Brown University, though the individual’s name has not yet been released. According to CBS News, the manhunt for the suspect is ongoing as law enforcement works to determine the full scope of the violence that has now claimed multiple lives in New England.
The shooting at Brown University took place on Saturday and left two people dead and nine others wounded. Officials are now investigating whether this attack is connected to the murder of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Professor Nuno Loureiro, who was gunned down in his home on Monday.
Loureiro was found with multiple gunshot wounds and later died at the hospital. The professor, known for his work in nuclear science and plasma physics, had no known enemies, leaving the academic community shocked by the targeted killing. WPRI reported that police are now examining potential ties between the university shooting and Loureiro’s slaying, suggesting the possibility of a broader, more calculated criminal plot.
Authorities say they have uncovered “evidence showing the two may be linked,” though they have not publicly elaborated on the connection. Sources indicate that shell casings found at the scene of the Brown University shooting contained both DNA and fingerprint evidence, which has become central to the investigation.
The dual tragedies have raised alarm across college campuses in the region. Both Brown and MIT have increased security measures and urged students and staff to remain vigilant.
As investigators continue to trace the suspect’s movements, no arrests have been made. The FBI, local law enforcement, and campus police are all reportedly involved in the ongoing manhunt.
Public officials have yet to disclose a motive or confirm whether the shootings were part of a coordinated attack. The suspect remains at large.
