The Providence mayor wants the Reddit tipster to get a $50,000 FBI reward. It might not be so simple. The tipster, known only as 'John', provided crucial details that led to the identification and arrest of the shooter, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, behind the deadly Brown University shooting. However, the question remains whether John will ever receive the reward. The FBI's reward offer requires a conviction, and since Valente was found dead, there will never be an arrest and conviction. The mayor, Brett Smiley, argues that John's bravery and selflessness deserve the full reward, but the FBI's response is unclear. The tipster's help went beyond just the Reddit post, as he also accompanied police to the station for an interview and helped identify surveillance images of the suspect and his vehicle. The case highlights the importance of tipsters and the challenges in rewarding them when a suspect is found dead. The mayor's request for the reward money is a controversial issue, and the FBI's decision will be closely watched.
