UPDATE: A tragic shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island has left two students dead and nine others injured. The incident occurred around 9 PM (UK time) as students were taking a final economics exam inside the engineering building.
Witnesses reported chaos as students fled the scene, with many running for safety as gunfire erupted. The suspected shooter remains at large, prompting a swift response from law enforcement, including officers armed with AR-15-style rifles.
Police have released CCTV footage of the suspected shooter, who is seen walking with their back to the camera near Hope Street, where the engineering building is located. The campus and surrounding areas are currently under lockdown as authorities conduct a thorough search for the gunman.
Businesses and restaurants in Providence have closed early, reflecting the heightened sense of urgency and fear in the community.
In response to the tragedy, former President Donald Trump expressed his condolences via social media, stating, “God bless the victims and the families of the victims!”
As this situation develops, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The community is on edge, grappling with the aftermath of this devastating event.
Stay tuned for updates as law enforcement continues their investigation and the search for the suspect intensifies. This is a developing story, and we will provide further details as they become available.
