Brown University Shooting: 2 Dead, 9 Injured During Final Exams
Eyewitness News ABC7NYJanuary 5, 20263 min150,988 views
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- π A deadly shooting occurred at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, just 12 days before Christmas.
- π― The incident took place in a building housing the School of Engineering and Physics Department during final exams.
- π₯ Authorities confirmed two individuals died and at least nine others were injured, with three in critical condition.
Suspect and Manhunt
- π΅οΈ A gunman remains at large, described as dressed in black.
- πΉ Police released video footage of a suspect leaving the scene, hoping for identification based on their walk or build.
- π¨ Over 400 federal and local officers responded to the scene, initiating an active shooter protocol and lockdown.
Community Response and Precautions
- π« Students were visibly shaken, with many describing moments of panic and hiding in labs and classrooms.
- π An alert urged faculty and students to lock doors, silence phones, and stay hidden.
- π£οΈ University president called it a "deeply tragic day," while Mayor Elect Mdani noted the normalization of senseless violence.
- π½ In New York City, Mayor Eric Adams deployed additional resources to local universities as a precaution, though no direct connection to NYC was indicated.
- β οΈ This incident is reported as the first shooting in the school's history.
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