Police: Brown shooting suspect search continues as person of interest released

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The person of interest who had been detained in connection with a fatal mass shooting at Brown University Saturday has been released, according to police.

Police made the announcement at a press conference late Sunday night.

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said the person of interest was detained after evidence was collected, but that over the last 24 hours, additional evidence now points in a different direction.

Neronha said it was unfortunate that the person of interest’s name was leaked to national media outlets.

Police are again asking members of the public for any video evidence they may have in connection with the crime.

Per Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, video or photo evidence be submitted via phone at 401-272-3121 or to the FBI tip line online here.