Police in the United States have detained a person of interest following a deadly shooting at Brown University that resulted in two students being killed and nine others injured. Authorities confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody on Sunday, and officials have stated they are not searching for any additional individuals connected to the attack. The shooting occurred on Saturday afternoon at approximately 4 PM local time inside the Barus and Holley engineering building on the eastern side of the Brown University campus. At the time of the incident, students were attending final exam review sessions inside the building, which contains multiple laboratories, lecture halls, and classrooms spread across seven floors.
Campus police and local law enforcement issued an immediate shelter in place alert for students and staff following the shooting. That order has since been lifted, though several areas of the campus remain restricted as investigators continue their work. According to officials, outer doors of the building were unlocked, while exam rooms required badge access, and it remains unclear how the shooter entered the classroom. Witnesses described scenes of panic as students attempted to escape when gunfire erupted. Some students who were studying in a nearby library reported staying away from windows and following police instructions until officers escorted them to safety. Law enforcement conducted floor by floor searches and required students to raise their hands and leave belongings behind during evacuations.
Key Facts Revealed So Far In Brown University Campus Shooting
Providence city officials confirmed that all victims involved in the Brown University shooting were students. Of those injured, one remains in critical condition while several others are hospitalized with stable injuries. One individual with minor wounds was treated and released. Another victim sustained injuries from fragments related to the shooting rather than direct gunfire. The identities of the victims have not yet been released, as authorities work with families and provide support services. Brown University leadership stated that counseling and assistance are being offered to students, faculty, and families affected by the tragedy.
The detained person of interest is reported to be a man in his twenties and was located at a hotel outside Providence early Sunday morning following a police lead. Federal authorities assisted in the arrest. Law enforcement sources have indicated that the suspect is not currently enrolled at Brown University. A firearm has not yet been recovered, and investigators continue to review surveillance footage and witness accounts. The shooting has added to a growing number of mass shooting incidents reported across the United States this year, according to independent tracking organizations. The incident has reignited national conversations around campus safety and gun violence.
In response to the shooting, Brown University announced that all remaining exams and academic assessments have been postponed. University officials also noted that hundreds of students were relocated overnight to safe accommodations with help from local residents. National leaders expressed condolences, calling the shooting a tragic event. As investigations continue, the Brown University community faces the difficult task of healing following one of the most devastating incidents in the institution’s history.
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source:BBC
