Benjamin Erickson

Benjamin Erickson

soldier United States

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,949,697
Power
16,813$
Sentiment
5.39
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 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. 5

The Times of India: MAGA claims Republican Club leader Ellla Cook was Brown University shooting target; blames Kash Patel for the release of Benjamin Erickson

United States 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. 7

CNN: Benjamin Erickson: Person of interest in Brown University shooting served in Army, worked at Arlington National Cemetery