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Person of Interest Detained After Deadly Brown University Campus Shooting During Finals

USC alum Lindsay Gottlieb urged action on gun violence in emotional remarks after learning of the attack.

Overview

  • Providence police said two people were killed and nine others were injured in gunfire on campus Saturday.
  • Police reported detaining a person of interest as the investigation continues following hours of shelter-in-place orders.
  • The shooting took place in an engineering building during final exams, prompting lockdowns across the area.
  • Investigators said the shooter used a handgun and fired more than 40 rounds, with officials noting exterior doors were unlocked while classroom access required badges.
  • Brown canceled remaining fall classes and exams, as Gottlieb, a Brown alum, condemned U.S. gun culture and said a teammate’s daughter sheltered in a library basement.