Authorities are investigating possible connections between a fatal shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island and the killing of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor, according to law enforcement officials.

The investigation began after a shooting occurred on the Brown University campus, prompting a large police response and an intensive search for the suspect. Officials later identified a man believed to be responsible for the campus attack and began examining his movements and background.

During the course of the investigation, police determined that the same individual was also a suspect in the fatal shooting of an MIT professor at a separate location in Massachusetts. Law enforcement officials said evidence gathered during the investigation suggested the two incidents were linked, though details about the motive have not been publicly released.

Authorities later reported that the suspect was found dead. Investigators said preliminary findings indicate the death was self-inflicted. No additional suspects are believed to be involved.

Law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels continue to review evidence from both crime scenes, including surveillance footage, forensic findings, and travel records, as they work to establish a full timeline of events. Officials have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Brown University and MIT both issued statements expressing condolences to the victims’ families and said they are cooperating fully with investigators. Counseling and support services were made available to students, faculty, and staff at both institutions.

The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have said further updates will be released as more information becomes available.

Sources: CNN, AP News, Reuters