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The Lead with Jake Tapper

Authorities Give Update In Brown University Killings

The Lead with Jake Tapper

CNN

News

41.6K Ratings

🗓️ 17 December 2025

⏱️ 96 minutes

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Summary

Four days after the deadly shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island police release a new photograph, giving the closest look yet of the person of interest. Plus, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced two counts of first degree murder charges against Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of famed film director Rob and his wife Michele who were found dead in their home.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

This is CNN breaking news.

0:05.0

Welcome to the lead on Jake Tapper.

0:06.0

Brand new images just in.

0:08.0

Four days after that deadly shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

0:13.0

Police also released this new photograph, giving us the closest look yet of this person of interest.

0:19.0

The FBI describes this man, this person of interest,

0:22.9

as approximately 5-8 with a stocky build. He appears to be wearing a dark-colored cross-body bag,

0:29.2

hat, mask, gloves, a two-toned coat and dark pants, these new images after Saturday's

0:36.1

deadly mass shooting that killed two students and injured nine others.

0:39.3

This photo is the latest in a lineup of images.

0:42.3

Only given the public a glimpse of this person wanted in connection with the attack,

0:46.3

with the actual killer still unidentified and free.

0:51.3

Fear, of course, continues to grip Brown University and the surrounding community.

0:55.8

And just moments, authorities are expected to give the latest update in the investigation.

1:00.2

We will bring that to you live when they do. In the meantime, let's go straight to CNN,

1:04.8

Scanny Freeman, who is in Providence, Rhode Island, where officials are set to hold this news conference.

1:08.3

Stannie, a short time ago, the Providence Police released this enhanced video of the person of interest.

1:13.1

Walk us through what we're seeing here.

1:16.6

You've got it, Jake.

1:17.4

And again, for our viewers, just a moment, we're expecting these officials to come out in brief,

1:21.1

so I'll sit down when and if that happens momentarily.

1:24.4

But to talk about those videos, Jake, those videos really detail the two hours leading

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