Officials release new video footage from day of fatal Brown University shooting
Summary
Officials in Providence released a video showing police response to a shooting at Brown University where two students died and nine others were injured. The video was edited to remove the most violent parts. City officials said they released the video to balance public interest with the sensitivities of the victims.Key Facts
- The shooting at Brown University happened on December 13 and led to two students' deaths and injuries to nine others.
- Officials released a redacted video showing the police response, removing the most graphic parts.
- The gunman was 48-year-old Claudio Neves Valente, who attacked students during a study session.
- Mayor Brett Smiley said the footage was made public for transparency and to meet media demands.
- The video includes audio of police calls and shows officers reacting to a chaotic scene.
- Authorities released the video after a memorial service, respecting the wishes of victims' families.
- A description of the shooter was reported as wearing black clothes and a ski mask.
- Officers initially detained a maintenance worker by mistake, believing he was the shooter.
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