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.”