person of interest
noun phrase
: a person who is believed to be possibly involved in a crime but has not been charged or arrested
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Suspect was shot during attack then later arrested The person of interest, identified as Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez, was also struck during the incident, officials said.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 21 July 2025
The film takes a deep dive into four persons of interest, including Wisconsin Rapids native Christopher Revak.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
On Friday, for the first time in the history of the nearly four-decade-old case, police announced a person of interest in the killing — a now-deceased man, Robert Bruce Osborne.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 19 July 2025
Police did not confirm that person's arrest, but DPD Officer Jalen Nelson said everyone believed to be involved is now in custody, and there are no outstanding suspects or persons of interest.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 7 July 2025
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 21 July 2025
The film takes a deep dive into four persons of interest, including Wisconsin Rapids native Christopher Revak.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
On Friday, for the first time in the history of the nearly four-decade-old case, police announced a person of interest in the killing — a now-deceased man, Robert Bruce Osborne.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 19 July 2025
Police did not confirm that person's arrest, but DPD Officer Jalen Nelson said everyone believed to be involved is now in custody, and there are no outstanding suspects or persons of interest.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 7 July 2025
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“Person of interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/person%20of%20interest. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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