Oscar L. Perez Jr.
Oscar L. Perez Jr. is the Chief of Police of Providence, Rhode Island, responsible for overseeing law enforcement in the city. He has a significant role in managing police operations and ensuring public safety, especially during critical incidents such as the recent shooting at Brown University. In light of this tragic event, he has been actively involved in coordinating the investigation, gathering evidence, and addressing the community's concerns.
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Oscar L. Perez Jr. is the Providence Chief of Police who confirmed Neves Valente's death by suicide.
Timeline of Claudio Neves Valente’s movements before the Brown University shooting and the killing of an MIT professor
United States· 2025-12-20
Providence Police Chief Col. Oscar L. Perez Jr. stated that authorities believe the suspect acted alone.
Claudio Neves Valente: How investigators zeroed in on the Brown University shooting suspect and linked him to the killing of an MIT professorUnited States· 2025-12-19
Oscar L. Perez Jr. is the Providence Police Chief who defended the investigative process regarding the person of interest.
How authorities got ahead of themselves in the Brown University shooting investigationUnited States· 2025-12-16
Chief Colonel Oscar L. Perez, Jr. stated that the gunman definitely targeted Brown University.
Manhunt for Brown University shooter continues; Victims names released I Live Updates from Fox News DigitalUnited States· 2025-12-16Providence Chief of Police Colonel Oscar L. Perez Jr. declined to comment on the affiliation of a person of interest with Brown University.
Brown student describes hours-long lockdown during deadly campus shootingUnited States· 2025-12-14
Providence Chief of Police Colonel Oscar L. Perez Jr. declined to say whether the person was affiliated with Brown University.
Person of interest in custody in Brown University shootingUnited States· 2025-12-14
