Overview

A ​shooting‌ incident at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday led to a ⁣campus-wide lockdown and the cancellation of all remaining fall⁢ semester classes and exams. ‍ ⁢The incident prompted a⁣ large-scale ‍law enforcement response and ‌left ‌the community shaken.‌ As of Sunday, ‌a person ​of interest was in custody, ⁣but no charges had been filed.

Timeline of Events

On Saturday, students and faculty were forced to shelter in place as law enforcement searched for the shooter. ​ Many were trapped inside classrooms and dormitories ⁤throughout the night. ‍ The lockdown continued into Sunday ​as authorities continued their investigation.

The⁢ incident unfolded quickly, prompting an immediate and substantial response from⁣ the Providence Police Department and other agencies. Details ⁢regarding ⁣the initial reports and the sequence of⁣ events are still ‍emerging.

Investigation and Arrest

Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez announced on​ Sunday that⁤ a person of interest, described as⁢ being in their 20s, was in custody. WPRI reported that the individual was taken into custody without ⁢incident. However, Chief perez emphasized ‌that⁤ no ⁣charges ⁣had ​been filed ‍as of Sunday, and ​the investigation was⁤ ongoing. ⁤ ⁣”we’re‌ in the process of collecting evidence,” he stated.

The nature of​ the evidence being collected​ has not ‍been publicly disclosed. Authorities are ⁣working to determine the motive behind the shooting and to establish a clear timeline ‍of events.

Impact ⁣on the⁢ Brown University Community

Brown University​ President christina Paxson described the past 24 hours as “unimaginable” in an ⁤email to alumni. the official statement acknowledged the tragedy and the university’s unpreparedness for​ such⁤ an event.

All ​remaining classes and exams for the fall semester have been canceled. The university is focused on providing support to students, faculty, and staff affected by the shooting. Counseling⁤ services⁢ and other resources are being‍ made⁣ available.

One individual,‍ identified as a mother, was ‌reportedly traveling ⁢to‌ Providence after ‌learning ⁤her daughter had taken shelter in the ‍basement of ⁣the university ‍library. She expressed⁣ concern and uncertainty about ⁣her daughter’s ‍well-being, stating, “she doesn’t know what’s going​ on⁣ there.”

Reaction and Support

brown Women’s Basketball coach Mike Gottlieb addressed the situation before⁢ his team’s game against the University of connecticut Huskies. ESPN reported Gottlieb expressed his hope​ for⁢ the safety of everyone involved ⁣and offered prayers for those who had‌ lost loved ones. He emphasized that the situation was more crucial‍ than basketball and called for unity​ and enhancement.

“Hopefully, everyone is safe and praying for peace ⁢for those that‌ have lost people,” Gottlieb‌ said.”And that’s that. It’s more important than basketball. We can all be better.”