An unconfirmed photograph circulating on social media has drawn significant attention amid ongoing investigations into the Brown University shooting and the separate killing of an MIT professor in Brookline, Massachusetts. The image, which has not been verified by law enforcement, purportedly shows an individual allegedly connected to the investigations following a substantial law enforcement presence at an Extra Space Storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire.
Witnesses at the scene reported that the storage facility was surrounded by police as part of an apparent investigative operation. Officials have not confirmed the purpose of the activity, but observers noted that it coincided with a multi-state manhunt related to the Brown University shooting and the Brookline homicide.
Social media claims suggested that the person depicted in the photograph was an employee at the Salem storage facility. Law enforcement has not confirmed this information, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspect connected to either case.
Adding further complexity, a woman identifying herself as the sister of the facility’s manager stated that her brother had been mistakenly identified as a suspect during the police operation. According to her account, the manager was allegedly cornered by officers and detained at gunpoint, with rifles drawn, before authorities determined he was not the individual they were seeking. Police have not publicly commented on this account.
Reports also indicate that a body was found in the car park of the storage facility, reportedly inside a car boot. This development has not been independently confirmed by law enforcement, and officials have not released details regarding the identity of the deceased or any connection to the ongoing investigations.
Authorities have yet to confirm whether any arrests were made during the Salem operation or whether the police activity directly involved a person of interest in the Brown University shooting. No official statements have been issued linking the Extra Space Storage facility or its employees to either criminal case.
Law enforcement continues to emphasize that unverified images and claims circulating online can place innocent individuals at risk and interfere with active investigations. Authorities urge the public to refrain from speculation and to rely on official channels for accurate information.
The investigations into both the Brown University shooting and the Brookline homicide remain ongoing. Officials encourage anyone with verified information to contact law enforcement through official tip lines. In the meantime, authorities stress that all reports, including unconfirmed photographs and witness accounts, should be treated with caution until confirmed.
