Benjamin Erickson, identified by law enforcement sources as the person of interest detained in connection with the Brown University shooting, is shown in a photo from his LinkedIn page. From social media

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

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