In brief
On Saturday, a shooting occurred at Brown University in Providence, R.I., resulting in two deaths and nine injuries. Security footage shows a person of interest in the area prior to the attack, prompting an investigation by local police and the FBI. Witnesses reported seeing unusual behavior in the vicinity, leading to a timeline that may help identify the shooter. Brown University has canceled classes as the campus mourns those affected.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A tragic shooting unfolded at Brown University this past Saturday, instigating concern and fear within the community following the deaths of two students and injuries to nine others during a study session. The Ivy League campus, situated at the intersection of residential neighborhoods and city life, became the focus of an extensive investigation as the police and FBI sift through hours of security video.
In the hours preceding the attack, security camera footage captured an individual in dark clothing who may have been surveying the area. This footage revealed the suspect navigating key thoroughfares, including Manning Street and George Street, which led investigators to draw connections to the events of the shooting.
Specific timeline details provided insight into the suspect's movements:
- 2:00 - 2:08 PM: The person of interest is seen walking along Manning Street, near the campus boundary. Their movements appear casual, as they stroll past several historic homes.
- 2:08 - 2:13 PM: The suspect turns and appears to linger near the Aldrich House, an establishment of the Rhode Island Historical Society, where the investigation continues.
- 2:16 - 2:18 PM: The person turns and runs east on Benevolent Street, marking an unusual shift in behavior.
- 2:51 - 2:53 PM: Returning along familiar routes, the suspect appears again captured on multiple cameras, notably with a visible satchel.
- 4:03 PM: Gunshots erupt within a classroom in the Barus and Holley building, resulting in a tragic outcome.
Law enforcement agencies are appealing for any additional videos or eyewitness accounts that could shed more light on the suspect's activities leading up to this violent incident.
As investigations continue, Brown University has canceled all classes for the remainder of the semester to facilitate mourning and support for the students and families affected.
