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FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Outcry Over Shooting Response

12/15/2025

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Kash Patel, the FBI director, faces backlash over his handling of the Brown University shooting, which left two dead and nine injured.
Critics, including MAGA supporters, accuse him of delays in identifying a suspect and mishandling the investigation.
Patel prematurely announced the detention of a person of interest, who was later released.
Sources say the FBI is demoralized and Patel is inexperienced, while some speculate about ties to terrorism.

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Story summary

Kash Patel, the FBI director, faces backlash over his handling of the Brown University shooting, which left two dead and nine injured.
Critics, including MAGA supporters, accuse him of delays in identifying a suspect and mishandling the investigation.
Patel prematurely announced the detention of a person of interest, who was later released.
Sources say the FBI is demoralized and Patel is inexperienced, while some speculate about ties to terrorism.