JAKARTA - A shooting occurred at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, United States (US), killing two people and eight others critically. While the perpetrator is still at large.
Mayor of Providence Brett Smiley was quoted by Antara as saying that two victims died on Saturday afternoon, December 14, while the other eight victims were treated at Rhode Island Hospital in critical but stable condition.
The statement was made at a joint press conference with city officials and Brown University officials after the shooting occurred on Saturday, December 14.
Authorities said the first emergency call was received shortly after 4 p.m. local time, which was immediately responded to by Brown University campus police, followed by Providence police, firefighters, and emergency medical teams.
The shooting occurred at the Barus and Holley Engineering Building, a campus building used for classrooms and laboratories. Police said officers immediately entered the building and conducted a thorough search, but did not find the suspect.
Police said the perpetrator was allegedly a man dressed in black who came out of the building after the incident. Until now there has been no arrest and the motive for the shooting is still unknown.
The order to take shelter in place is still in effect in the area around Brown University.
Local officials urged residents to stay indoors and not return to the campus area until it was declared safe, while stressing that the order must be obeyed during the search.
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Fire officials said 10 victims had been identified. Eight people were rushed to hospital in critical but stable condition, while the other two were pronounced dead at the scene.
The rescue team, working with the police, continued to comb through a number of buildings on campus to ensure there were no additional victims.
The investigation involves various agencies, including state police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Authorities said coordination between federal and local agencies continued as the active investigation continued.
Brown University said it was preparing a family reunification center and would provide updates through official channels.
The campus refused to reveal the identity of the victims, including whether they were students or staff, on the grounds that the investigation was still ongoing.
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