A person of interest who had been detained overnight in connection with the deadly shooting at Brown University was released late Sunday, the school said.
“Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate, and local police have advised they do not believe there is any immediate threat to Brown or the local community,” the university said in a statement.
Two people were killed and nine others were wounded Saturday afternoon in the engineering building during final exams. Attorney General Peter Neronha said Sunday night that while some evidence had “pointed to” the person of interest, the evidence now “points in a different direction.”
“So what that means is that this person of interest needs to be released,” Neronha said.
Providence Police Chief Colonel Oscar L. Perez Jr. said investigators “followed on a lead” and that this is how investigations work. He confirmed officials are still seeking the person seen in surveillance video leaving the scene.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said seven of those hospitalized remain in stable condition and one is in critical condition; one person with less severe injuries was discharged. Smiley said he had spoken to four of the victims and called the shooting “incredibly upsetting and emotional” for Providence and Brown.
FBI Director Kash Patel said a command center has been established and a digital portal set up to collect images and video from the public related to the incident.
University President Christina Paxson said all of the victims — both those killed and those wounded — were students. She added that not all victims’ families had been notified and described the situation as devastating, saying the community is strong and will get through it.
Police released surveillance video that they said showed a person dressed in black calmly walking away from the scene; the individual’s face is not visible and it was not clear whether the person is a student.
A shelter-in-place order for Brown and surrounding areas that was issued Saturday has been lifted, but the university warned that police activity continues in areas treated as active crime scenes and access to parts of campus remains limited.
Investigators said they were not immediately sure how the shooter entered the first-floor classroom. While outer doors of the building were unlocked, rooms being used for final exams required badge access, Smiley said.
University officials canceled remaining classes and exams for the semester and told students they are free to leave campus. Provost Francis Doyle said those who remain will have access to services and support and emphasized focusing efforts on care for the community.
Smiley said there will be an enhanced police presence around the city to comfort the community.
President Trump, speaking at a White House event Sunday, offered condolences to the injured and the families of the two who were killed.
Editor’s Note: CBS News has removed the name of the person of interest after police released them from custody.
Contributed to this report: Pat Milton.