A shooting at Brown University on Saturday left two students dead and nine others wounded, prompting a campus lockdown that stretched into the night.
The Incident
The attack occurred in a classroom during final exams, with a shooter dressed in black. School officials confirmed that 10 of the people shot were students. An 11th person was injured by fragments from the shooting, but it was not immediately clear if that victim was a student.
Investigation Developments
A person of interest was taken into custody on Sunday morning at a Rhode Island hotel. Authorities announced the man’s release at a news conference late Sunday after determining the evidence pointed “in a different direction.” Police renewed their search for the gunman on Monday, a day after the release.
Statements from Officials
Attorney General Peter Neronha said, “We have a murderer out there.” Providence Mayor Brett Smiley added that “the news is likely to cause fresh anxiety for our community.”
Current Status
Despite an enhanced police presence, officials are not recommending another shelter-in-place order. The lockdown was lifted early Sunday, but authorities have not yet released information about a potential motive.
Key Takeaways
- Two students were killed and nine others wounded in the Brown University shooting.
- A person of interest was released after evidence pointed elsewhere.
- Police continue to search for the gunman, and no motive has been disclosed.
The investigation into Saturday’s attack remains ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward. The community watches as the search continues and updates are expected.
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