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.
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Recent news mentions
Benjamin Erickson, the man initially taken into custody at a Hampton Inn hotel near Brown University, was not the guy, law enforcement officials confirmed.
MAGA claims Republican Club leader Ellla Cook was Brown University shooting target; blames Kash Patel for the release of Benjamin Erickson
India· 2025-12-15
Benjamin Erickson was identified as a person of interest in the Brown University shooting case.
Brown University shooting: Did ‘person of interest’ Benjamin Erickson serve in the army? Here’s what you need to knowIndia· 2025-12-15
Benjamin Erickson is a person of interest in the Brown University shooting and is a decorated soldier who served in the US Army.
Benjamin Erickson: Person of interest in Brown University shooting served in Army, worked at Arlington National Cemetery
United States· 2025-12-15