the attack<\/a> on Saturday at the Ivy League university in Rhode Island, Providence. Nine others were injured.<\/p>\nA search for the shooter in the deadly rampage is back on, after officials detained and released a previous “person of interest”. <\/p>\n
In a Sunday evening press conference, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said there was “no basis” to keep the person in custody, adding that evidence “now points in a different direction”.<\/p>\n
The investigation is ongoing and authorities are searching for additional video evidence that could help them track down the suspect.<\/p>\n
FBI Director Kash Patel said his agency “will continue an all out 24\/7 campaign until justice is fully served”. <\/p>\n
Providence Police Chief Col Oscar Perez said during a press conference that investigators did not think the person detained earlier was the individual shown in CCTV footage walking away from the scene wearing all black clothing.<\/p>\n
Authorities did not say what had prompted them to detain the person in the first place. <\/p>\n
There is not an immediate threat to Brown or the local community, the university said in a statement. But the university asked “every member of the Brown community to be vigilant in their own activities on campus”.<\/p>\n
All remaining in-person exams and classes for the semester have been cancelled.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, Patel said the person of interest had been detained at a hotel in the town of Coventry in the early hours – based on a lead from Providence Police.<\/p>\n
At that point, Col Perez said officers were not looking for anyone else and were working with prosecutors to collect evidence.<\/p>\n
The gunman opened fire in a classroom at around 16:00 local time (21:00 GMT) on Saturday at the Holley engineering building at the eastern end of Brown’s campus, according to officials.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said one of those injured in the incident was in a critical condition, while seven others remained stable and another had been discharged from hospital.<\/p>\n
In a post on X, the College Republicans of America released a statement identifying Ella Cook as one of the deceased. <\/p>\n
“We are devastated to learn of the loss of our Brown College Republicans Vice President Ella Cook,” the statement said. <\/p>\n
“Ella was known for her bold, brave and kind heart as she served her chapter and her fellow classmates.” <\/p>\n
In a statement about the loss of Mr Umurzakov, the Uzbekistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: “The loss of innocent lives as a result of this tragedy is a heavy loss for all of us.” <\/p>\n
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on X about Ms Cook: “There are no words. <\/p>\n
“Thinking of her family and friends, especially her parents. God please bless them.”<\/p>\n
About the other student killed, Uzbekistan-national Mr Umurzokov, the US ambassador to the country said he was “deeply saddened by reports of the tragic death”. <\/p>\n
“We extend our sincere condolences to Mr. Umurzokov’s family, friends, and fellow students and mourn the loss of his bright future,” Ambassador Jonathan Henick said.<\/p>\n
Mr Umurzokov’s aunt, Karina Gabit, told NBC News that he was an aspiring neurosurgeon who was “very kind, smart. Attended talented and gifted schools”.<\/p>\n
In an email to staff on Sunday, the head of Durham Academy, a private school in North Carolina, said one of their alumna, Kendall Turner, was injured in the attack, US media reported. <\/p>\n
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Kendall, her family, and all members of the Brown University community during this incredibly difficult time,” said Michael Ulku-Steiner.<\/p>\n
In a statement released by the university on Sunday, Prof Paxson said some areas of campus were still restricted as police continued their investigations. <\/p>\n
Around 2,000 students were relocated to safe locations overnight, she said, adding that she was “deeply moved” by students and locals who opened up their homes.<\/p>\n
Prof Paxson said the families of the two students killed were being supported. <\/p>\n
“There are not enough words of comfort for families who lose a child, but we will do all we can,” she added. <\/p>\n
Smiley said an order for residents to shelter was lifted on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The mayor said he had met with victims and their families in the hospital and was “overwhelmed” by their “courage, hope, and gratitude”.<\/p>\n
On Sunday evening, the community gathered for a candlelit vigil honoring victims of the shooting. <\/p>\n
Speaking at the White House, President Donald Trump said he hoped the nine injured students “get well fast” and paid respects to the families of the two people who died. <\/p>\n
The attack brings the number of mass shootings in the US to 389 this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive.<\/p>\n
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