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'Everyone says it'll never be me' - Brown University student on surviving two mass shootings

'Everyone says it'll never be me' - Brown University student on surviving two mass shootings

Summary

A student at Brown University named Mia Tretta survived a mass shooting at her high school in California in 2019 and recently faced another active shooter situation at her college. She shared her experience and thoughts on the widespread impact of gun violence in the U.S. at a press conference.

Key Facts

  • Mia Tretta is a student at Brown University and survived a school shooting in 2019.
  • She was injured in the 2019 Saugus High School shooting in Santa Clarita, California.
  • Mia spent over a week in the hospital and still suffers from injuries related to the shooting.
  • She recently faced another active shooter alert at Brown University.
  • Mia has spoken publicly about gun violence, including at a 2022 White House event.
  • The mayor of Providence spoke about the frequency of mass shootings and the impact on students.
  • Brown University had a lockdown and a heavy police presence after the recent incident.

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