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3. A little more info from CNN

Sun Dec 14, 2025, 08:58 PM

Dec 14

The person of interest detained in connection with the Brown University shooting, identified by law enforcement sources as Benjamin Erickson, is a decorated soldier who had served in a position at Arlington National Cemetery, according to his LinkedIn profile.

Erickson, a 24-year-old Wisconsin native, served as an infantry soldier in the US Army, where he passed sniper training, had experience with firearms instruction and had served as a rifleman between 2021 and 2024, according to the profile.

Erickson also received a good conduct medal, participated in “security duties” near the president and assisted with funeral ceremonies at Arlington, the profile stated.

The LinkedIn page stated he planned to continue his college education at Brown University in the fall 2025 semester.

more details here:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/14/us/benjamin-erickson-brown-university-shooting

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CNN has the story, too NJCher Dec 14 #1

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A little more info from CNN rollin74 Dec 14 #3

They released him, just announced in press conference. Apparently he's been ruled out as the shooter. JudyM Dec 14 #4

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