PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A shocking shooting incident at Brown University unfolded on Saturday, taking place inside the Barus and Holley engineering building. This tragic event has drawn significant media attention and is central to a current investigation involving both local police and the FBI.
Prior to the attack, security footage captured a suspect believed to be casing the area, indicating planned criminal behavior in the affluent College Hill neighborhood that surrounds the university. A timeline has been constructed from these video clips, detailing crucial minutes leading up to the violence.
Key Timeline of Events:
2:00 PM - 2:08 PM: The first footage reveals a masked individual in dark clothing walking along Manning Street before turning onto Cooke Street and continuing down George Street, skirting closer to the busier Hope Street.
2:08 PM - 2:13 PM: This person is seen lingering near the Aldrich House, a historical landmark with surveillance cameras. Authorities later confirmed they are cooperating with investigations.
2:16 PM - 2:18 PM: Notably, the individual is observed turning abruptly down George Street, followed by another person carrying a light bag, who appears to run shortly after.
2:51 PM - 2:53 PM: Footage shows the initial suspect retracing earlier steps on George, Cooke, and Manning streets, culminating in the last known sighting before gunfire erupted.
4:03 PM: Inside a classroom packed with students studying for final exams, gunfire strikes, leading to two fatalities and injuries sustained by nine other students.
The aftermath has seen the university cancel all classes and has left the community in mourning as they seek answers and safety assurances. Brown University continues to release updates, aiming to provide transparency as the investigation develops.
