New details about how the Brown University and MIT shooting suspect evaded capture for days

Law enforcement officials detailed how the Brown University and MIT shooting suspect switched license plates, used different murder weapons, and had an international sim card as part of his attempt to evade police. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin has the latest.

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