A deadly shooting on the campus of Brown University in the U.S. state of Rhode Island has left two students dead and nine others injured, prompting a massive law enforcement response and hours-long lockdown.
According to officials, more than 400 law enforcement officers were deployed on Saturday as police searched for the suspect involved in the shooting at the Ivy League university. The incident occurred after an armed individual entered a campus building where students were sitting for exams, causing panic and chaos.
The city of Providence was placed under lockdown for several hours, with authorities issuing a shelter-in-place order for both the university campus and surrounding neighborhoods while the search operation continued.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley stated late Saturday that authorities do not believe there is an ongoing or specific threat, but emphasized that the precautionary measures would remain in place until law enforcement completed a thorough sweep of the area.
The incident has once again reignited concerns over gun violence on U.S. campuses, highlighting the persistent challenges faced by educational institutions in ensuring student safety.
Investigations into the motive and identity of the suspect are ongoing, with officials urging the public to remain vigilant and follow instructions from law enforcement.
