A tragic incident unfolded at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday afternoon when a shooter opened fire in a campus building during final exams. The attack left two people dead and at least eight injured, with several in critical condition. As of now, authorities are actively searching for the shooter.
Witnesses described a scene of chaos as students were preparing for their exams when the shooting began. The suspect, identified only as a person in black clothing, escaped the building and authorities promptly issued a shelter-in-place order for the surrounding area.
Providence's Mayor Brett Smiley addressed the public expressing his condolences, stating, “Today is a day that the city of Providence and the state of Rhode Island prayed would never come.” This sentiment reflects a growing concern over gun violence on college campuses across the United States.
Brown University, which boasts around 7,300 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students, is now the center of a significant police investigation as they work through leads to track down the elusive suspect.
This tragic event adds to a harrowing list of violent incidents at educational institutions nationwide, raising alarming questions about campus safety and gun control.
