In a stunning reversal that has left federal law enforcement red-faced, the frantic hunt for the gunman responsible for the deadly shooting at Brown University has returned to square one. On Monday, police confirmed they are releasing the man detained in connection with Saturday's tragedy, marking a significant and embarrassing blunder for the bureau's leadership.
The development serves as a humiliating blow to FBI Director Kash Patel, who had arguably spiked the football before crossing the end zone. In the hours preceding the release, Patel had taken a highly public victory lap on social media, boasting about the bureau's technological prowess in tracking down the person of interest.
