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Manhunt continues after two killed in US university shooting

Manhunt continues after two killed in US university shooting

Summary

A shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island resulted in two students dead and nine others injured. The suspect is still at large, and police are actively searching for the individual. A shelter-in-place warning remains in effect on campus as investigations continue.

Key Facts

  • The shooting occurred at 4:00 PM local time in a classroom inside the Barus and Holley engineering building.
  • Two students were killed, and nine others were injured; most of the injured are listed in critical but stable condition.
  • The suspect, described as a man in his thirties wearing black clothing, is being sought by police.
  • Surveillance footage shows the suspect leaving the building, but his face and weapon are not visible.
  • Brown University is under a shelter-in-place warning, and exams scheduled for Saturday were canceled.
  • Police initially detained a person but later released them after confirmation of no involvement.
  • President Trump labeled the incident "a terrible thing" and called for prayers for the victims.

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