India, Dec. 17 -- As police continue to search for the gunman behind the deadly Brown University shooting, one name has taken over social media, which is Mustapha Karbouch. The first-year student came under online scrutiny after his profile disappeared from the university's website, sparking speculation and conspiracy theories.

Authorities have been clear that they have not identified any suspect. They have not named Mustapha Kharbouch as a person of interest, but people are searching name and more about Mustapha, which forces officials and the university to step in and urge restraint.

Mustapha Kharbouch is identified online as a first-year student at Brown University. He was studying International Affairs and Anthropology, with a focus...