A suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at Brown University during final exams, which resulted in the deaths of two students and injuries to nine others. The violence, which occurred on Saturday afternoon, led to a widespread search for the shooter, causing chaos on the Ivy League campus and in the surrounding Providence neighborhoods. The lockdown was lifted early Sunday, but authorities have not disclosed a motive for the attack.
The shooting took place in an engineering building classroom, where the gunman fired over 40 rounds from a 9 mm handgun. While no firearm has been recovered yet, two loaded 30-round magazines were found. All remaining exams, papers, and projects for the semester have been canceled at Brown University as the community deals with the tragic events.
Police have arrested a suspected shooter, and investigations are ongoing. The victims were identified as students by President Christina Paxson, who described the incident as an unimaginably tragic day. Students who were present during the shooting described moments of fear and confusion as they followed safety protocols.
Authorities are urging the public to provide any information or evidence related to the shooting, as the gunman remains at large. With ongoing investigations and a heightened police presence, the community is striving to recover from the impact of the violence. The university is continuing to provide support and updates to ensure the safety and well-being of its members.