What we know about the shooting at Brown University that killed 2 and injured 9
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A gunman killed two people and injured nine others when he opened fire at Brown University’s engineering and physics building in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday, officials said. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The unidentified gunman left after the shooting at the Barus & Holley building, on the eastern edge of the campus, Cmdr. Timothy O’Hara, deputy chief of Providence police, said Saturday night.
AI Summary
Main Idea: A shooting at Brown University in Providence killed two people, injured nine others, and led to a campus and neighborhood lockdown before police lifted the shelter-in-place order.
Key Points:
- The gunman opened fire inside Brown’s Barus & Holley engineering and physics building during final exams.
- Two people were killed, nine were injured, and one more victim later was found to have minor fragment wounds.
- Several injured people were in critical condition, and Brown University Health said one had been stabilized.
- Police released video of a person believed to be the shooter, and a man held as a person of interest was expected to be released.
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Negative Impact
The Brown University shooting adds fear for students, workers, and nearby residents, and it may lead to higher safety costs and more disruption for schools and local businesses.
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