Suspect in Brown University shooting is a male dressed in black: 10 people shot, 2 killed
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Authorities say they’re still searching for the shooter, who was described as a male dressed in black, but few details were immediately available about the suspect.
The shooting happened at an engineering and physics building where multiple exams were scheduled this afternoon, according to the school. One student told CNN affiliate WJAR he hid under his desk for two hours waiting for police to clear the building.
President Donald Trump says he’s been briefed on the shooting. Federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and ATF, are aiding local law enforcement.
Brown is a private Ivy League research university and one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country.
Trump, arriving at the White House on Marine One, reiterated that he’s been briefed on the shooting.
“I’ve been fully briefed on the Brown University situation,” Trump said. “What a terrible thing it is, and all we can do right now is pray for the victims and for those that were very badly hurt.”
He expressed some sorrow for the dead and those critically injured.
“It’s a shame,” he said. “It’s a shame. Just pray. Thank you very much.”
Brown University: We are providing an update to the active shooting situation. We are very sorry to share that we have confirmed reports of two deceased victims from the active shooting situation at the Barus & Holley engineering building.
There are eight additional victims in critical, but stable condition at the hospital. There remains a shelter in place order. The shooter or shooters still are not in custody at this time. Law enforcement is active in the area.
