Brown University Student Describes Barricading During Campus Shooting

Student Experience During Campus Shooting

• 💡 Talia Lavine, a senior at Brown University and Providence local, describes the fear and distrust following the campus shooting.
• 🏠 She was on the 11th floor of the sciences library, one building over from the shooting, and had to barricade herself with friends for two hours.
• 🚨 After being cleared by a SWAT team, they were moved to the library basement and later transported to an athletic facility to be reunified with parents.

Impact on Student Safety and Normalcy

• 💥 The incident shattered the sense of safety at Brown University, a place students considered home.
• 🚶 Many students have left campus early, no longer feeling safe in their environment.
• ⏳ Rebuilding a sense of normality among students will require significant time and effort.

Investigation and Public Reassurance

• 🚓 The police response, including the SWAT team's efficient clearing of the library floor, was noted as obvious and efficient.
• ❓ Despite reassurances, the lack of a suspect in custody and uncertainty about their whereabouts contribute to ongoing public fear.
• 🙏 Lavine hopes the investigation leads to justice and closure for the victims and those affected.

Community Impact and Connections

• 💔 Lavine, though not personally knowing anyone wounded or killed, stated that the community is all