Targeted campus attack raises alarms as Israel fights terror abroad while Western institutions confront rising extremism.
US authorities intensified their manhunt after releasing new images of a person of interest in Saturday’s mass shooting at Brown University, where two people were murdered and nine others wounded. The FBI and Providence Police are urging the public to assist, offering up to $50,000 for information leading to identification, arrest, and conviction.
Investigators describe the suspect as approximately 5’8” with a stocky build, seen wearing dark clothing, a face mask, and a beanie. At a press briefing, Providence Police Chief Oscar L. Perez, Jr. confirmed the attacker deliberately targeted Brown University, underscoring concerns about intentional, ideologically driven violence against academic institutions.
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said teams are reconstructing the suspect’s movements before and after the attack to establish patterns that could reveal motive and networks. A previously detained individual was cleared and released, reinforcing the urgency of accurate public tips.
As America confronts a surge in targeted violence fueled by radical narratives, Israel’s experience combating terror offers sobering lessons: hesitation emboldens attackers, while decisive intelligence-sharing and accountability save lives. Democracies must confront extremism head-on—without excuses, deflections, or ideological blinders.
