Crime
Salem Extra Space Storage facility Manager Wrongly identified as Brown University shooting Suspect
An unconfirmed photograph circulating online purports to show an individual alleged to be connected to the Brown University shooting investigation, following a significant law enforcement presence at an Extra Space Storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire, according to witnesses at the scene.
Witnesses reported that the storage facility became surrounded by police as part of ongoing investigative activity believed to be connected to the multi-state manhunt related to the Brown University shooting and the separate killing of an MIT professor in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Authorities have not publicly confirmed the identity of any suspect or whether the individual shown in the image is connected to either case.
Social media claims suggested the person depicted was an employee at the Extra Space Storage location; however, this information has not been verified by law enforcement.
A woman identifying herself as the sister of the facilityโs manager stated that her brother was wrongly 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 claim.
Officials have not confirmed whether the Salem police activity resulted in any arrests or whether it directly involved the person of interest in the Brown University investigation.
No official statement has been released linking the Extra Space Storage facility or its employees to the shooting.
Authorities continue to urge the public to avoid spreading unverified images or claims, emphasizing that premature speculation can place innocent individuals at risk and interfere with active investigations.
The investigation into the Brown University shooting and the Brookline homicide remains ongoing, and officials have asked anyone with verified information to contact law enforcement through official tip lines.
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. โ A 23-year-old man from Riverton has died following a shooting at a rural property in Cherokee County, Kansas, and his 19-year-old brother has been booked into jail on a second-degree murder allegation, according to information released by authorities.
The victim was identified as Gannon Reece, 23, of Riverton, Kansas. The suspect was identified as Joshua Wilson, 19, also of Riverton, who is the victimโs brother.
According to the Cherokee County Sheriffโs Office, Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder. Formal charges are expected to be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorneyโs Office.
Authorities said the Cherokee County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call on October 23, 2026, reporting that a person had been shot at 4971 SE 67th, in a rural area of Cherokee County.
Deputies were dispatched to the location to investigate the reported shooting.
When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Cherokee County Emergency Medical Services personnel examined the victim and determined that he had died.
The suspect, who authorities later identified as Joshua Wilson, was still at the scene when deputies arrived. Officers immediately detained him as the investigation began.
Authorities subsequently identified the deceased man as Gannon Reece and confirmed that Wilson was his younger brother.
Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail in connection with Reeceโs death on suspicion of second-degree murder.
According to the information provided by authorities, formal charges will be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorneyโs Office. The available information does not specify whether prosecutors have formally filed the charges in court or whether Wilson has appeared before a judge.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances that led to the shooting.
No details have been released about what preceded the incident, whether an argument occurred, or what may have motivated the shooting. Authorities have not provided information about a possible firearm recovery or any other evidence beyond the initial circumstances described in the report.
The Cherokee County Sheriffโs Office is leading the investigation with assistance from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Cherokee County Attorneyโs Office.
Investigators are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding Reeceโs death and gather evidence relevant to the case.
Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Officials also announced a temporary road closure affecting SE Lostine between Highway 69A and SE 60th.
Motorists were advised to use alternate routes until further notice while the closure remained in effect. The information provided did not specify when the roadway would reopen.
Drivers traveling through the area were encouraged to follow local traffic instructions and allow additional time for their journeys.
The fatal shooting has resulted in the death of a young Riverton resident and the arrest of his 19-year-old brother.
While authorities have identified both men and disclosed the booking allegation, several details remain unknown, including the events leading up to the shooting and the formal status of the prosecution.
The Cherokee County Sheriffโs Office, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and Cherokee County Attorneyโs Office are continuing to investigate.
Joshua Wilson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.