Providence, Rhode Island – As the probe into a fatal shooting at Brown University continues without a named suspect, internet users have zeroed in on a former student whose online profile mysteriously vanished, intensifying unconfirmed theories about his involvement.
The attack on December 13 claimed the lives of two Brown University students and wounded nine others. Now in its fourth day, the investigation led by the Providence Police Department and the FBI has yielded limited public details, leaving the community anxious and turning to social media for clues.
Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez has described the case as intricate, appealing for public tips while withholding specifics on potential suspects.
Amid this information vacuum, the name Mustapha Kharbouch has surfaced prominently in online discussions. Law enforcement has not designated Kharbouch as a suspect or person of interest, and no official statements have connected him to the incident.
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Attention turned to Kharbouch after his profile disappeared from Brown University’s student directory. The page once identified him as a first-year undergraduate pursuing studies in International Affairs and Anthropology, with a concentration on the Middle East. Visitors now encounter a “Page Not Found” error.
At a Tuesday press conference, Brown University President Christina Paxson addressed queries about removed student webpages. She affirmed the institution’s full cooperation with authorities, supplying all requested internal records, but said she was unaware of any profiles being deleted due to the shooting.
The university has offered no clarification on the removal of Kharbouch’s profile, and no verified sources have tied it to the probe.
On Monday, the FBI shared fresh surveillance photos and video of a potential person of interest, alongside a $50,000 reward for tips resulting in an arrest and conviction. Earlier, authorities detained a 24-year-old man as a person of interest, only to release him without filing charges.
Officials continue to urge restraint in sharing unsubstantiated claims, warning that such speculation could impede the quest for justice in the devastating Brown University shooting.
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