Providence's Mayor Brett Smiley speaks during a candlelit vigil at Lippitt Memorial Park, following a shooting at Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. December 14, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
Authorities have identified the person of interest who was arrested on Sunday in connection with the shooting at Brown University over the weekend, according to CNN.
Benjamin Erickson, 24, of Wisconsin, has been identified as a person of interest in the case, the outlet reported. CNN reported observing FBI agents at a home in Wisconsin owned by Erickson's family members.
The person of interest's name has not been previously reported.
On Saturday, a gunman killed two students and critically wounded nine others at Brown University. A vigil for the deceased students was held on Sunday night.
