Brown University Victims Named as Hunt for Gunman Resumes

Is the investigation falling apart with no suspect identified, or progressing as necessary in response to new evidence?
Brown University Victims Named as Hunt for Gunman Resumes
Above: First responders at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on Dec. 13, 2025. Image credit: Bing Guan/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

Sunday’s press conference shows that the investigation into the Brown University shooting is falling apart, with the authorities releasing their only POI without any further suspects or any new answers. As two students lie dead and nine more are injured, the botched job leaves law enforcement on the back-foot while the actual gunman remains at large.

Pro-establishment narrative

The release of the POI is not a mistake, but rather a reflection of how ongoing investigations unfold. While emergent details in this case initially pointed toward the suspect, fresh evidence has redirected attention elsewhere. Residents, therefore, should not be alarmed by this development, with all the information suggesting they remain safe in the community.

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