Summary
A manhunt is ongoing after a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island where two people were killed and nine were injured. The attack occurred in a university building on Saturday during exams, and authorities are searching for the suspect. A shelter-in-place order is in effect while over 400 law enforcement personnel look for the shooter.
Key Facts
- The shooting happened at Brown University's engineering and physics building during exams.
- Two people were killed, and nine others were injured, with eight critically hurt.
- A 911 call alerted authorities at 4:05 pm local time, and the university warned of the gunman 17 minutes later.
- The suspect is described as a man in his 30s wearing black, possibly with a mask.
- Over 400 law enforcement officials are involved in the search for the shooter.
- Federal and local agencies are collecting evidence and investigating the shooter's motive.
- President Donald Trump is aware of the incident and expressed condolences.
- Brown University is a prestigious Ivy League institution with a low acceptance rate.
