Benjamin Erickson
Benjamin Erickson, a 24-year-old Wisconsin native, is a decorated former infantry soldier in the US Army, recognized for his service at Arlington National Cemetery and his completion of sniper training. Recently identified as a person of interest in the Brown University shooting, Erickson had planned to resume his college education at Brown in the fall of 2025 after completing his military service. His interests include animal welfare and veteran support, and he has a background in carpentry and horse rescue. Friends described him as intelligent and well-behaved, with no known history of concerning behavior.
Born on Jul 01, 1998 (27 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2 | 5.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 2,776,669 | $2,900,000 | 5,835$ |
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 173,028 | $21,000,000 | 10,978$ |
| Totals | 3 | 1,711,007,036 | 2,949,697 | $23,900,000 | 16,813$ |
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Recent Mentions
India:
Benjamin Erickson, the man initially taken into custody at a Hampton Inn hotel near Brown University, was not the guy, law enforcement officials confirmed.
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India:
Benjamin Erickson was identified as a person of interest in the Brown University shooting case.
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United States:
Benjamin Erickson is a person of interest in the Brown University shooting and is a decorated soldier who served in the US Army.
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