Providence Mayor Pushes for $50K FBI Reward for Reddit Tipster in Brown University Shooting
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The Reddit tipster known as 'John' provided crucial information that helped identify and locate the suspect in the Providence Brown University shooting, leading to his death by suicide. Despite the significance of his tip, questions remain about whether he will receive the $50,000 FBI reward, as the suspect was found dead and no arrest was made. The mayor of Providence has requested the reward be given to John, but the FBI has not confirmed any payout. The case highlights complexities in reward eligibility when suspects are deceased.
- The Providence mayor wants the Reddit tipster to get a $50,000 FBI reward. It might not be so simple CNN
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- Providence mayor asks FBI to give $50K reward to tipster whose Reddit post helped lead to suspected Brown University gunman ABC News
- Smiley urges FBI to pay Brown shooter witness full $50,000 abc6.com
- Calls grow for homeless man who led investigators to Brown mass shooter to receive $50K reward Boston Herald
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