In brief
In a tragic incident at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, a gunman shot two students dead and injured nine others during a classroom session. A manhunt is underway as police seek the suspect described as wearing all black. The attack has drawn attention to increasing gun violence in the U.S., with the current year logging 389 mass shootings.
Authorities are currently investigating a devastating shooting at Brown University, Rhode Island, where a gunman opened fire in the Holley engineering building, killing two students and injuring nine others. The attack occurred on Saturday afternoon during final exam review sessions, causing panic among students. Survivors described chaos as they tried to flee from the shooter, who was reported to have yelled before opening fire.Witness accounts indicate the gunman was dressed entirely in black and fled the scene on foot. Police have launched a significant manhunt involving around 400 officers to locate the suspect, warning residents and students to shelter in place until further notice. This incident adds to a concerning statistic, with 389 mass shootings recorded in the U.S. this year alone, as defined by the Gun Violence Archive, which categorizes mass shootings as events with four or more victims killed or injured. Brown University President Christina Paxson expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, calling it a day the community hoped would never arrive. As the investigation continues, questions remain regarding the motive and identity of the shooter, with authorities releasing CCTV footage of the suspect.The university community is reeling from the impact of this horrific event, and support services are being offered to those affected. The gunman remains at large, and police urge anyone with information to step forward.
