'Blew this case right open': AG describes person who had information on Brown Univ. gunman

Case Breakthrough - A person came forward to Providence police within approximately one hour of the release of their picture, claiming to have information that could help the case [1] - The individual's interview significantly advanced the case [1] - The person led investigators to the car, which then led to the identification of the suspect, photographs of the suspect renting the car, and confirmation that the suspect's clothing matched that of the shooter [3] Evidence and Confirmation - The suspect was found dead with a satchel containing two firearms [3] - Evidence found in the car matched the evidence at the scene in Providence [3] Investigative Process - Investigations may involve pursuing multiple leads before a breakthrough is achieved [2] - Persistence is key, as the initial leads may not always be the ones that solve the case [2]