Officials emphasize that the investigation is proceeding quickly and that evidence is being collected by several institutions, but for now they are not providing details that could jeopardize the proceedings.

US police say he could face charges in the coming hours.

🚨 BREAKING: Law enforcement has named 24-year-old Benjamin Erickson as the individual detained in connection with the Brown University investigation, per NBC.



According to The Washington Post, Erickson, born in 2001, may have a lengthy mental health background and is thought to… pic.twitter.com/U0hbiUBFXb— Digital Gal (@DigitalGalX) December 14, 2025

According to them, authorities are investigating the possibility that Erickson  has an extensive history of mental health issues. Also, its possible connection with Brown University is being investigated.

The shooting at the University took place on Saturday afternoon, in a classroom in the Barrus and Holley engineering building.