Person of Interest in Campus Shooting Released Without Charges
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Police have released a person who was questioned in connection with a shooting at Brown University. The incident occurred on Saturday.
Authorities announced the release on Sunday. They described the individual only as a "person of interest." This is a legal term for someone police believe may have information about a crime.
No charges have been filed. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
University police and Providence police are working together. They have increased patrols on the Ivy League campus in Rhode Island.
Officials have not released details about the shooting or possible motives. They also have not said if the released person is a student.