PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A frantic manhunt is underway in Rhode Island today after authorities released a person of interest initially detained in connection with the deadly shooting at Brown University. The attack, which took place on Saturday afternoon inside a campus engineering building, left two students dead and nine others wounded, shattering the peace of the Ivy League institution during final exams. **Suspect Remains at Large** The investigation took a dramatic turn late Sunday night when Providence police and state officials announced the release of a man they had taken into custody earlier that day. While initial evidence had pointed toward the individual, further investigation cleared him of involvement. "We have a murderer out there," Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha stated grimly at a late-night press conference. He explained that while the initial detention was based on a specific lead, corroborated evidence ultimately pointed the investigation "in a different direction." Providence Mayor Brett Smiley acknowledged the community's renewed anxiety, admitting that the release of the person of interest was a significant setback. "We know that this is likely to cause fresh anxiety," Smiley said, urging residents to remain vigilant as the search for the true perpetrator intensifies. **Details of the Attack** The shooting occurred around 4:00 PM on Saturday at the Barus and Holley building, a seven-story complex housing the School of Engineering and the physics department. According to law enforcement sources, the gunman entered a first-floor classroom where students were taking an economics final exam. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene where the assailant, dressed in all black and possibly wearing a camouflage mask, opened fire with a 9mm handgun. Investigators reportedly found that the shooter fired more than 40 rounds, indicating a deliberate and sustained attack. No weapon has been recovered yet, though police found two loaded 30-round magazines at the scene. The suspect was captured on surveillance video calmly walking away from the building shortly after the shots rang out. Due to the lack of extensive camera coverage inside the engineering facility, authorities have struggled to obtain a clear image of the suspect's face, complicating the search. **Victims Identified** The university community is mourning the loss of two bright young students identified as the fatal victims of the attack. They are Ella Cook, a sophomore from Alabama, and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, an Uzbek American student. Their deaths have sent shockwaves through the campus, with vigils held Sunday evening to honor their memories. Nine other individuals were wounded in the rampage. As of Monday morning, hospital officials reported that seven students remain in critical but stable condition at Rhode Island Hospital, while one remains in critical condition. One victim was treated for less severe injuries and has since been discharged. Brown University President Christina Paxson expressed the institution's collective grief. "The Brown community’s heart is breaking," she said, noting that the university has canceled all remaining final exams and classes for the semester to allow students to process the tragedy and return home to their families. **Community on Edge** For nearly 12 hours on Saturday, the campus and surrounding Providence neighborhoods were locked down under a strict shelter-in-place order. Students barricaded themselves in dorm rooms and libraries, terrified as heavily armed officers swept building after building. While the lockdown has since been lifted, a heavy police presence remains visible across the campus and the city. Authorities are now appealing to the public for any digital evidence that could assist in identifying the shooter. The FBI has established a digital media tip line for photos and videos from the area. Mayor Smiley urged anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward immediately. "It’s not a mistake. It’s just how investigations work," Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez said regarding the release of the initial person of interest, defending the department's methodical approach. "We followed a lead... and now we are redoubling our efforts." As the sun rises over a shaken Providence, the search continues for the armed individual responsible for one of the darkest days in Brown University's history.