FBI Releases New Images in Brown University Shooting as Search Intensifies

Federal agents are pressing forward in the search for the suspect in the Brown University shooting. The FBI released new images on Monday taken hours before the attack in Providence. The Brown University shooting left two students dead and nine hurt on Saturday.

Agents said the new photos show the suspect in a mask and dark jacket. The images were captured around 2 p.m., only hours before the gunfire. Officials hope the clearer footage will help the public identify the man.

FBI Increases Reward in Brown University Shooting Case

The FBI said the man appears to be about 5 feet 8 inches tall with a stocky body. According to AP News, the agency is now offering a $50,000 reward. Officials want tips that lead to the suspect’s name, arrest, and conviction.

Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez said the public must stay alert. He urged anyone who recognizes the man to call the FBI tip line. Police teams are now working around the clock.

Two students, Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, were killed in the attack. Nine others were hurt in the shooting inside the Barus & Holley building. The attack took place while exams were in progress.

Brown University confirmed that only one wounded student has been released. One remains in critical condition. Seven more are listed as critical but stable.

Investigation Shifts as Evidence Becomes Harder to Find

Investigators entered the fourth day of the search on Monday. Heavy snowfall in Providence has made the work harder. According to Reuters, experts say fingerprints and other evidence may now be gone.

Still, officers continue to knock on doors and collect videos from nearby homes. Teams are also searching snow piles and dumpsters for any trace of the gunman. The suspect ran off after firing inside the classroom.

Students were trapped for hours as police swept the campus. Doors at the building were unlocked due to ongoing exams. Many students hid under desks or behind furniture until officers cleared the scene.

Police first detained a man in his 20s on Sunday. But Rhode Island’s attorney general later said the man was cleared. He said the investigation is now taking a “different direction.”

Brown University has cancelled all exams and classes for the rest of the year. The Ivy League school has nearly 11,000 students. Many remain shaken as police continue to search for the gunman.

Authorities say the Brown University shooting remains an active case. Agents hope new footage will bring a breakthrough soon.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What is the latest update on the Brown University shooting?

The FBI released new images of the suspect on Monday. Agents say the photos give the clearest view so far. The search is still active.

Q2: How many people were hurt in the shooting?

Two students were killed. Nine others were hurt in the attack. One remains in critical condition.

Q3: What reward is being offered for information?

The FBI is offering up to $50,000. The reward is for information that leads to the suspect’s identification and arrest. Officials hope the money will bring new tips.

Q4: What evidence are investigators looking for?

Police are searching for video, objects, or items left behind. Snow has made this harder. Some evidence may be lost due to weather.

Q5: Did police detain anyone?

Yes, police briefly detained a man on Sunday. But officials later said he was not involved. The case has shifted to new leads.