Police in Providence, Rhode Island, are hunting for a gunman after the Brown University shooting left two students dead. Additionally, nine others were injured at an Ivy League campus in the United States.
What Happened at Barus and Holley
The attack unfolded on Saturday afternoon inside Brown’s Barus and Holley engineering and physics building. Students were taking exams when the incident occurred. Emergency responders received a 911 call just after 4 pm local time. The university issued an alert minutes later urging people to hide and silence their phones. Law enforcement swept the building, but the suspect had already left the scene.
Victims and Injuries
Brown University President Christina Paxson said the victims and those injured are students. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said officials have not released names. They are still working to notify all families. On Sunday, the mayor said one injured student had been discharged. Another was in critical but stable condition. Seven others were in stable condition.
Manhunt Resets After Person of Interest Released
After the Brown University shooting, police detained a person of interest early Sunday. Officials later said they would release that individual as the investigation “points in a different direction”. Meanwhile, the broader search continued.
Investigators are leaning heavily on video and tips from the public. Police have said surveillance footage showing a man dressed in all black remains the “most useful” lead. They hope it will help track down the gunman. Officials have asked residents with security cameras to come forward.
What Happens Next
Brown urged its community to stay vigilant and said it has increased campus security staffing. Meanwhile, local officers are working with state and federal partners. They follow leads and seek additional footage. For now, the Brown University shooting remains a fast-moving investigation. Officials have not shared a motive or identified a suspect.
