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WATCH: Trump calls deadly shooting at Brown University ‘a terrible thing’ and ‘a shame’

WATCH: Trump calls deadly shooting at Brown University ‘a terrible thing’ and ‘a shame’

Summary

A shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island resulted in at least two deaths and eight critical injuries. President Donald Trump commented on the incident, which still has an at-large suspect. The area around Brown University is under a shelter-in-place order.

Key Facts

  • A shooting occurred at Brown University in Rhode Island.
  • Two people were killed, and eight others are critically injured.
  • The shooter is not in custody.
  • A shelter-in-place order is active around Brown University.
  • The shooting happened during final exams in the engineering building.
  • President Trump stated he was briefed on the shooting and sent condolences to the victims' families.
  • Providence Mayor Brett Smiley asked for prayers for the families affected by the incident.
  • The mayor did not confirm if the victims were students.

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