Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Shooting at Brown University leaves two dead, eleven injured


(MENAFN) A shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, killed at least two people and injured 11 others, according to local authorities.

Police responded to reports of multiple gunshots on campus at around 4:00 p.m. local time. The incident took place near the Barus & Holley Engineering and Barus & Holley buildings, the university stated.

Officers briefly detained one individual, later confirming that the person “determined to have no involvement.” Authorities say the suspect, described as a man dressed in black, remains at large.

“It is unknown how he entered the building, but we do know that he exited the Hope Street side of that complex,” Providence Police Commander Timothy O’Hara said.

FBI agents are assisting local police at the scene. “Please pray for all those involved,” FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on social media.

US President Donald Trump commented on the incident, stating, “God bless the victims and the families of the victims!” and noting he had been briefed on the “terrible” shooting.

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