Brown University Shooting: 2 Dead, 9 Injured During Final Exams

Active Shooter Incident at Brown University

• 🎯 An active shooter incident occurred at Brown University on Saturday, during final exams.
• 💔 The attack resulted in 2 fatalities and 9 injuries.
• 📍 The shooting took place in an engineering and physics building on the East Side of the Ivy League campus.

Suspect Information and Manhunt

• 👤 Police are searching for a male suspect, described as being in his 30s and dressed in dark clothing, possibly wearing a camouflage mask.
• 📹 A short video of the alleged shooter exiting the building has been released by the police.
• 🚓 Over 400 law enforcement officers are involved in the manhunt for the suspect, who disappeared into the Providence community.
• ❓ Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage to determine the suspect's identity, entry method, and motive.

Campus Response and Safety Measures

• 🏫 A shelter-in-place order was in effect overnight for the campus and surrounding neighborhoods.
• 🚨 While police do not believe there is an ongoing specific threat, there will be an enhanced law enforcement presence.
• 💬 Students expressed anger and sadness, with one student recalling a previous school shooting experience.

Investigation Details

• 🔑 The main doors to the building were unlocked at the time of the incident.
• 🔍 Shell casings have been recovered, but the type of firearm used has not yet been disclosed.
• 🤝 State and federal resources have been pledged to assist the city of Providence in the investigation.