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Police In Rhode Island It is said that one of his well-wishers has been detained after the firing. brown university Two students died and nine others were injured.
The incident happened in a classroom during final exams on Saturday afternoon.
The firing created chaos in the campus and students remained hidden there for hours. Nine students were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds, one of whom is in critical condition. One FBI Agents say the arrest took place at a hotel in Coventry, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Providence.
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Authorities have still not recovered the gun
According to a law enforcement official, the shooter, armed with a gun, fired more than 40 9mm rounds.
As of Sunday morning, authorities had not recovered a gun, but had recovered two loaded 30-round magazines, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the investigation publicly.
– By Alana Durkin Richer
Remaining classes, examinations of the semester have been canceled
Classes and exams have been cancelled. University officials also said that students are free to leave.
Those who remain on campus will have access to services and supports, Provost Francis Doyle said in a statement.
“At this time, it is essential that we focus our efforts on providing care and support to our community members as we grapple with the grief, fear, and anxiety that is affecting us all right now,” Doyle wrote.
Senate Democrats criticize GOP leaders on gun policy
Connecticut Sen. chris murphyOne of the leading Democratic voices on gun policy, said Sunday that the chances of new restrictions on firearms were “slim.”
“As we know right now, unfortunately, Republicans in Congress have never meaningfully diverged from this president,” Murphy said on CNN’s “State of the Union,” arguing that Trump and the GOP were also aligned with the gun lobby.
Murphy said: “That doesn’t mean I won’t try.”