FBI offering $50,000 reward for information related to person of interest in Brown University shooting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it is offering up to $50,000 for information related to the person of interest in the Brown University shooting.
The person of interest was described as a man who is about 5’8 with a “stock build,” according to the FBI.
According to FBI Director Kash Patel, information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individual could result in a reward of up to $50,000.
The FBI said the man “should be considered armed and dangerous.”
Providence police have released additional photos and videos of the person of interest from hours before the shooting at Brown University on Dec. 13.
The @FBI and @ProvidenceRIPD are releasing new images of a person of interest in the mass shooting at Brown University on December 13, 2025.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individual.… pic.twitter.com/8LdPVxn7EV
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) December 15, 2025
In the photos, the person of interest can be seen wearing a mask and hat, as well as dark clothes.
We are sharing a video of a person of interest and plan to release additional video as part of the ongoing investigation. If you recognize this individual, please contact our Tip Center online at https://t.co/wMDG5fF8y4 or call 401-272-3121 pic.twitter.com/LuPCx7mAV2
— Providence Police (@ProvidenceRIPD) December 15, 2025
Providence police Col. Oscar Perez said the individual in the newly-released photos and videos is the same person-of-interest as previous videos.
When asked what the individual was doing in the video, Col. Oscar Perez said it is unclear at this time.
Anyone who recognizes the person of interest in the video, or has any information, is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALLFBI or through the FBI’s tip line, or call Providence police at 401-272-3121.
