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Brown University Shooting: Chaos and Confusion
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Tragic Shooting at Brown University: Two Dead, Several Injured; Suspect Still at Large
A shooting incident at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries during final exams. The shooter, dressed in black, opened fire on campus, leaving eight individuals with gunshot wounds. Six victims were initially in critical but stable condition, while one remained critically ill and another was stable. University officials initially reported a suspects apprehension, but later clarified that the shooter was still at large. President Trump also initially claimed a suspect was in custody before correcting his statement. The shooting occurred in the Barus and Holley building, a central part of the university.
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