Who is Benjamin Erickson? Brown University shooting suspect identified as 24-year-old

The publication further added that the 24-year-old, from Wisconsin, might have a mental health history, and authorities are looking into it. A link between Erickson and Brown University is also being investigated, the report added.

It was further revealed that Benjamin Erickson has a military background. As per reports, his LinkedIn account states that he is from West Bend, Wisconsin, and is a US Army cyber warfare officer. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May before starting his military job.

Investigators have begun piecing together a clearer profile of the individual detained in connection with the deadly shooting, who NBC News reported has been identified as Benjamin Erickson.