Cedarburg School District 'devastated' over Brown University shooting, alleged gunman being former student
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CEDARBURG, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Providence officials said they are releasing the person-of-interest, a 24-year-old man from Wisconsin. In a press conference late Sunday night, officials said they were headed in one direction but had to regroup. "Until recently, that evidence now points in another direction. That person of interest needs to be released. This is unfortunate that this person's name was leaked to the public."
Several sources from CBS and CNN released the identity as the 24-year-old Wisconsin man, but Providence officials said they are now looking for the actual shooter.
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We have taken out the released person-of-interest's name, identified by CBS and CNN sources, since the Wisconsin man is no longer a suspect.
Originally posted Dec. 14, 2025 at 7:55 P.M.
CEDARBURG, Wis. (CBS 58) -- After the shooting at Brown University left two dead and nine injured, a person of interest has been taken into custody and identified by CNN law enforcement sources as 24-year-old Cedarburg native on Sunday, Dec. 14.
CNN reports that the individual was a former student and wrestler at Cedarburg High School, who graduated in July of 2020. He served as an infantry solider in the U.S. army. He took online courses at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before transferring to Brown University for the fall 2025 semester when his military service ended, according to his LinkedIn page.
CBS 58 was in Cedarburg earlier Sunday at the home allegedly linked to the individual, according to online records. Crews on scene saw investigators from the FBI and several vehicles surrounding the area, including unmarked police cars.
The Cedarburg Police Department posted on their Facebook, confirming the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was present in Cedarburg Sunday afternoon conducting interviews relating to the incident in Rhode Island.
Cedarburg School District shared with CBS 58 a statement on the allegations against the former student:
The Cedarburg School District is devastated to learn of the tragedy at Brown University over the weekend, allegedly involving a former Cedarburg student. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families of that community following this horrific and senseless act of violence, and we join the nation in grieving this incomprehensible loss. Our thoughts remain with everyone impacted by this violence. We also understand the impact this news has on our own students, families, and staff. We are focused on supporting our students and staff during this difficult time.
