Police release first footage of Brown University shooting suspect who killed 2, injured 9

The Providence Police Department on Saturday (Dec 13) released the first footage of the suspect in the Brown University shooting hours after the incident. Two people were killed while 9 others were injured after a gunman opened fire at the US Ivy League school. In the video, the suspect can be seen walking away from the university campus, dressed in all black.

In a post on social media, the police urged people to share any information regarding the suspect or if they recognised him from the footage shared by them. The FBI has also set up a website portal where people can share any photos or videos regarding the incident.

According to law enforcement, the suspect is described as a man dressed in all black and was last seen leaving the building. Authorities have so far not recovered any weapons.

The incident took place in the afternoon at Brown University’s Barus and Holley building, which is home to the engineering and physics departments. The university said that multiple exams were scheduled in the building at the time of the shooting.

At 4:22 pm, the university sent an emergency alert reporting “an active shooter near Barus and Holley Engineering.” The warning further said, “Lock doors, silence phones and stay hidden until further notice.”

Law enforcement and first responders reached the scene. Local media WPRI reported clothing and blood on the sidewalk. Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were also present at the scene.

Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel said that the agency was providing “all capabilities necessary.”

US President Donald Trump was also briefed on the situation. “What a terrible thing it is,” he said. “All we can do right now is pray for the victims.”

Located in Providence, near Boston, Brown University has about 11,000 students.