Providence, Rhode Island — A gunman killed two people and injured at least eight others in a shooting at Brown University on Saturday, prompting a campus-wide lockdown and a large-scale manhunt, authorities said.
The shooting occurred in an academic building during a busy weekend as students prepared for final exams. Emergency responders rushed multiple victims to area hospitals, where several were reported to be in critical but stable condition. University officials confirmed that the victims are believed to be members of the campus community.
Law enforcement agencies, including local police and federal authorities, launched an extensive search for the suspect, who remained at large as of Saturday evening. Officers secured the campus and surrounding neighborhoods, urging students and residents to shelter in place while investigators processed the scene and reviewed surveillance footage.
Brown University issued emergency alerts warning the community to avoid the area and later canceled classes and events. University leaders expressed condolences to the victims and their families, calling the incident a devastating tragedy.
Officials said there was no immediate indication of an additional threat, but heightened security measures remained in effect as the investigation continued. More details were expected as authorities worked to identify the suspect and determine a motive.
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