Background on the Incident
On Saturday, a gunman opened fire at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, during exam sessions in a building where students were presenting their exams. The incident led to a campus lockdown and an extensive search for the suspect.
Victims and Injuries
Among the nine injured, one is in critical condition, seven are stable, and one has been released from the hospital. The shooting left two individuals dead.
Eyewitness Account
Joseph Oduro, a teaching assistant present in the classroom during the shooting, shared his experience with CNN:
- “I was standing in the classroom when the shooter entered from behind. I quickly gestured for my students to move towards the front of the room and then ducked for cover.”
- “The shooter entered, pointed his gun, and said something. I don’t know what he said, nor do the other students. Then he started shooting.”
Police Actions and Community Impact
The police released a 10-second video clip of the suspect walking briskly down an empty street, seen from behind after entering a lower-level classroom and opening fire. Following the attack, the alleged shooter is seen leaving the building wearing dark clothing.
“It’s shocking and deeply saddening. I know many of the students who were in hiding for hours last night,” said Smiley later on CNN. “The entire community is incredibly shaken by this event.”
Key Questions and Answers
- Who was the shooting suspect? The police arrested a person in connection with the Brown University shooting.
- What was the outcome of the shooting? Two people died, and nine were injured, with one in critical condition.
- What happened during the shooting? A gunman entered a classroom where students were taking exams and opened fire.
- What is the current status of the victims? One victim remains in critical condition, seven are stable, and one has been released from the hospital.
- How did the community react to the shooting? The Brown University community is deeply shaken and conmocionados by the incident.
