Providence investigators renew manhunt after campus shooting
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Providence, R.I. — Authorities renewed a manhunt Monday after a weekend classroom shooting at Brown University left two students dead and multiple others wounded. Police released three surveillance videos and canvassed neighborhoods for additional footage while releasing a previously held person of interest; investigators and leaders publicly identified victim Ella Cook and coordinated community tributes. Federal agents described the suspect and offered a reward as campus operations and memorials continued this week. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Weekend: Shooting occurs inside Barus & Holley building at Brown University; two students die and others are wounded.
- 2. Sunday: A detained person of interest is held and later released; campus lockdown and shelter orders are lifted.
- 3. Sunday, Dec. 14: Church service in Birmingham publicly identifies Ella Cook as one victim and community leaders offer condolences.
- 4. Monday, Dec. 15: Police release three surveillance videos and canvass neighborhoods while renewing the manhunt and requesting public tips.
- 5. Following days: FBI provides suspect description and reward; state and local officials coordinate memorials, tributes, and campus support services.
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