Sources: person of interest in Brown Univ. shooting identified

Incident Summary - A mass shooting at Brown University resulted in two fatalities and at least nine injuries [1] - A 24-year-old suspect, Benjamin Ericson, has been detained in connection with the shooting [1] - The suspect was apprehended after a 12-hour manhunt involving over 400 law enforcement personnel [2] Investigation Focus - Investigators are examining the suspect's extensive mental health history [1][7] - Law enforcement is exploring potential connections between the suspect and Brown University, including prior disciplinary actions [1][8] - The investigation includes scrutiny of security measures at Brown University, questioning whether doors should have been locked and access better limited [9] - Authorities are investigating how the suspect obtained the weapon and whether any gun store owners had previously flagged him [7][8] Legal and Policy Implications - State charges against Ericson could be filed as soon as Monday [9] - Federal charges could be brought if federal laws were determined to have been broken [10] - The incident is likely to strengthen calls for greater funding and access to mental health care for law enforcement [9] Community Impact - Finals and classes at Brown University have been canceled [5] - The university community is mourning the lives lost [5] - Students recounted the chaos and uncertainty on campus following the shooting [3]