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Why did police release the person of interest in the brown shooting?

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Police released the person of interest in the Brown University shooting after evidence did not corroborate their involvement and the investigation shifted in a different direction. Authorities continue to search for the individual seen in surveillance footage.

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Police release person of interest in shooting at Brown University

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  • Shooter killed two and injured at least nine at Brown University 6s
  • Campus locked down as police searched for the shooter 12s
  • Police detained and then released a person of interest 31s
  • Seven remain hospitalized, one in critical condition 1m 43s
  • Brown University canceled all remaining finals and classes 1m 49s

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Police release person of interest in shooting at Brown University
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3 hours ago
Police release person of interest in shooting at Brown University

Police followed an FBI tip to a hotel 20 miles away and detained a person of interest, but released the individual after the investigation shifted direction.

Police release person of interest in shooting at Brown University
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CBS News
3 hours ago
Police release person of interest in shooting at Brown University

Police stated evidence initially pointed to the detained individual but was not corroborated.

Police release person of interest in shooting at Brown University
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CBS News
3 hours ago
Police release person of interest in shooting at Brown University

Over the last 24 hours, evidence led police in a different direction, and the search for the person in the video continues.

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