USA: Two Killed and Eight Critically Injured in Brown University Shooting
two people have been confirmed killed and eight critically injured after a shooting at Brown University in the USA. Both the police and agents from the ATF and the FBI have responded to the shooting.
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According to the mayor,two people are dead and eight are critically injured. Brown University’s website advises: “Lock the doors, put the phones on silent and hide until further notice.”
Just after midnight, the university reported that the shooting situation was ongoing and that police were on the scene, urging people to continue seeking refuge.
The eight injured individuals are reportedly stable. The shooter remains at large.
“The unthinkable has happened,” said rhode Island governor Daniel McKee during a press conference, according to NBC News.
During the press conference, police shared facts about the suspected shooter, describing him as a man dressed in black. Deputy Police Chief Timothy O’hara stated that police do not yet know how the suspect entered the building, but thay know the location were he exited. Police entered the university building after receiving reports of an active shooter.