Brown University shooting leaves 2 dead, 8 injured as campus lockdown
Brown University shooting leaves 2 dead, 8 injured as campus lockdown
An active shooter incident at Brown University in Providence left two dead and eight injured; students were urged to shelter in place as investigators probe the campus.
A shooting on Brown University's campus in Providence left two people dead and eight wounded as final exams were underway. Authorities say the shooter, dressed in black and armed with a handgun, opened fire before security moved in. A shelter-in-place order remained in effect and streets around the campus grew quiet as investigators worked.
An active shooter alert directed students and staff to lock doors, silence phones, and hide. Officials later said a suspect was in custody as investigators assessed the scene and looked to confirm the victims. Gov. Dan McKee called the events 'unthinkable' and thanked emergency responders.
Rhode Island has some of the nation’s strictest gun laws; lawmakers passed an assault weapons ban that will prohibit sale and manufacturing of certain high-powered firearms starting next July, though possession remains legal until then. The shooting highlights ongoing debates about campus safety and gun violence.
Students described fear and disruption as exams were interrupted and the campus community processed what happened. City and campus leaders urged calm and advised people to stay away from the area until police cleared it. The incident comes amid ongoing national discussions about keeping campuses safe.
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