The Providence Police Department has widened its search to include a person who was “in proximity” to the at-large Brown University gunman who murdered two students and wounded seven others on Saturday.
“Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying and speaking to the individual shown in these photos who was in proximity of the person of interest,” the department wrote on X alongside several photos.
“Anyone with information is urged to contact the tip line at 401-272-3121.”
The individual featured in the newly released grainy surveillance camera captures is wearing a blue jacket with a green hood, dark pants and is holding what appears to be a light-colored satchel slung over their right shoulder.
It appears to be the same person spotted in surveillance footage previously released by FBI Boston, which also shows the unidentified suspect walking down a suburban Providence street less than two hours before the shooting.
In the footage, the suspect appears to look to his right and spot the backpack-wearing individual before breaking into a sprint down a side street at 2:16 p.m. on Dec. 13.
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Seconds later, the person with the backpack turns down the same street and also starts running after walking for 15 or 20 feet.
The department said in a statement that the investigation remains ongoing, and that they’re working closely with law enforcement partners with the Rhode Island State Police, Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office, FBI, ATF, IRS, DEA, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Marshals Service.
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