PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through the Brown University community, a shooting unfolded on Saturday afternoon amidst final exams, leaving two individuals dead and nine others injured. The chaotic scene unfolded in the engineering building, where surveillance footage captured the suspect dressed in black fleeing the scene. As police scoured the campus and surrounding neighborhoods, many students were left in a state of fear, barricading themselves inside buildings or sheltering with little more than the clothes on their backs.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley confirmed that the university’s outer doors were unlocked, yet access to exam rooms required a badge. Authorities are working diligently to find the suspect, described by some witnesses as potentially wearing a camouflage mask. There are currently active efforts to assess the shooter’s identity and affiliations, with officials uncertain if he was a student at Brown.
The impact of the shooting reverberated across the peaceful campus, with hundreds of officers deployed to ensure the safety of students and faculty. Brown's President, Christina Paxson, reported that ten of the shooting victims were students, with one in critical condition.
The incident bore all the characteristics of a nightmare scenario for a school, with students huddled under desks and hiding in nearby buildings as terrifying sounds rang out. Many shared their experience through social media, illustrating the sense of panic felt by those who were directly or indirectly involved. As investigations continue, state authorities have pledged all necessary resources to bring the shooter to justice, amidst a backdrop of Rhode Island's strict gun laws designed to enhance public safety.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley confirmed that the university’s outer doors were unlocked, yet access to exam rooms required a badge. Authorities are working diligently to find the suspect, described by some witnesses as potentially wearing a camouflage mask. There are currently active efforts to assess the shooter’s identity and affiliations, with officials uncertain if he was a student at Brown.
The impact of the shooting reverberated across the peaceful campus, with hundreds of officers deployed to ensure the safety of students and faculty. Brown's President, Christina Paxson, reported that ten of the shooting victims were students, with one in critical condition.
The incident bore all the characteristics of a nightmare scenario for a school, with students huddled under desks and hiding in nearby buildings as terrifying sounds rang out. Many shared their experience through social media, illustrating the sense of panic felt by those who were directly or indirectly involved. As investigations continue, state authorities have pledged all necessary resources to bring the shooter to justice, amidst a backdrop of Rhode Island's strict gun laws designed to enhance public safety.
