UPDATE: A shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island has left two students dead and nine others injured. The incident occurred inside the engineering building around 4 PM local time during a final economics exam.
Witnesses reported chaos as people fled the scene, and authorities have confirmed the shooter is still at large. Law enforcement officials, armed with AR-15-style rifles, are actively searching the campus, which remains on lockdown.
Police have released CCTV footage of an individual they suspect to be the gunman, although his face is not visible. The footage shows the suspect walking away from the camera and turning a corner near the engineering building on Hope Street.
As the situation unfolds, many businesses and restaurants in Providence have closed early due to safety concerns. The entire campus is under tight security as law enforcement continues their investigation.
In response to the tragedy, former President Donald Trump expressed his condolences on social media, stating, “God bless the victims and the families of the victims!”
This shocking event marks a significant escalation in campus violence, raising urgent questions about safety and gun control in educational institutions. With the gunman still at large, authorities urge anyone with information to come forward immediately as the investigation progresses.
As updates become available, the community and nation will be watching closely. We will continue to provide live updates on this developing story.
For those directly affected, university counseling services are being made available to support students and faculty during this traumatic time.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
