A shooting on Brown University’s campus on Saturday afternoon left two students dead and nine others wounded, sparking a rapid police response and an ongoing search for the gunman.
Incident Details
At roughly 1:30 p.m., a shooter dressed in black entered a classroom during final‑exam preparations and fired multiple shots. School officials confirmed that ten of the people shot were students, while an eleventh person was injured by fragments but it was not immediately clear if that victim was a student.
Investigation Developments
A person of interest was taken into custody on Sunday morning at a Rhode Island hotel. However, authorities released him late Sunday after determining the evidence pointed “in a different direction.” Police renewed their search for the gunman on Monday, a day after the release.
Police Response
The campus was placed under lockdown following the shooting, and hundreds of officers searched the area while urging students and staff to shelter in place. The lockdown was lifted early Sunday, but police have not yet disclosed a potential motive. Despite an enhanced police presence, officials are not recommending another shelter‑in‑place order.
Community Impact
Attorney General Peter Neronha said, “We have a murderer out there,” while Providence Mayor Brett Smiley acknowledged that “the news is likely to cause fresh anxiety for our community.” The statements underscore the heightened concern among residents and students.
Key Takeaways
- Two students were killed and nine others wounded in a classroom shooting at Brown University.
- A person of interest was released after evidence pointed “in a different direction.”
- Police are continuing the search for the gunman, with no new shelter‑in‑place order in place.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Closing
The investigation remains active, and authorities continue to seek the individual responsible for the tragedy. Community leaders and law enforcement emphasize the importance of remaining vigilant and supporting one another as the search proceeds.
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