PROVIDENCE, R.I. (OnPoint Info) — A tragic shooting at Brown University left two people dead and nine others injured during final exams on Saturday afternoon. Police have launched a widespread search for the shooter, who was last seen calmly walking away from the engineering building where the attack occurred.
The incident unfolded just as students were preparing for their engineering design exams, leading to chaos and panic on campus. Surveillance footage has shown the suspect, described as a man possibly in his 30s wearing a camouflage mask, leaving the building shortly after the shots were fired.
University President Christina Paxson confirmed that the majority of the shooting victims were students, with one individual injured by debris. As investigators work to determine how the shooter gained access to the classroom, the typically vibrant campus fell silent, and residents of the surrounding area were urged to stay indoors.
Mayor Brett Smiley expressed deep sympathy, stating, The Brown community’s heart is breaking and Providence’s heart is breaking along with it. Authorities believe a handgun was used during the attack, and a meticulous review of security footage is underway.
Among the witnesses was Eva Erickson, a doctoral candidate and recent runner-up on CBS's Survivor, who narrowly escaped the scene just minutes before the shooting began. Students reported hiding under desks and barricading themselves as the situation unfolded, reflecting the palpable fear coursing through the campus.
As students remain trapped in buildings, police in tactical gear are evacuating individuals and setting up shelters until the threat is neutralized. Reports indicate that nine victims with gunshot wounds were transferred to Rhode Island Hospital, with one in critical condition.
The events have further ignited conversations around campus safety and gun control, particularly in a state known for strict gun regulations. With support from state leadership, authorities are committed to apprehending the suspect and ensuring safety in the community.
As this story develops, the university and local officials are focusing on providing support to the affected students and community, urging everyone to remain vigilant as they navigate this tragic event.
The incident unfolded just as students were preparing for their engineering design exams, leading to chaos and panic on campus. Surveillance footage has shown the suspect, described as a man possibly in his 30s wearing a camouflage mask, leaving the building shortly after the shots were fired.
University President Christina Paxson confirmed that the majority of the shooting victims were students, with one individual injured by debris. As investigators work to determine how the shooter gained access to the classroom, the typically vibrant campus fell silent, and residents of the surrounding area were urged to stay indoors.
Mayor Brett Smiley expressed deep sympathy, stating, The Brown community’s heart is breaking and Providence’s heart is breaking along with it. Authorities believe a handgun was used during the attack, and a meticulous review of security footage is underway.
Among the witnesses was Eva Erickson, a doctoral candidate and recent runner-up on CBS's Survivor, who narrowly escaped the scene just minutes before the shooting began. Students reported hiding under desks and barricading themselves as the situation unfolded, reflecting the palpable fear coursing through the campus.
As students remain trapped in buildings, police in tactical gear are evacuating individuals and setting up shelters until the threat is neutralized. Reports indicate that nine victims with gunshot wounds were transferred to Rhode Island Hospital, with one in critical condition.
The events have further ignited conversations around campus safety and gun control, particularly in a state known for strict gun regulations. With support from state leadership, authorities are committed to apprehending the suspect and ensuring safety in the community.
As this story develops, the university and local officials are focusing on providing support to the affected students and community, urging everyone to remain vigilant as they navigate this tragic event.
