Brown University sophomore talks about mass shooting on campus
A gunman opened fire at Brown University last weekend, killing at least two people and injuring nine others.
Authorities resumed the search for the gunman responsible for the deadly attack at Brown University on Monday after announcing they were releasing investigators.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and other Rhode Island officials told reporters at a news conference late Sunday that the investigation was moving in “different directions.”
“We have not yet solved this case, but I am confident that we will in the near future,” Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said in a statement.
Authorities did not elaborate on why the man was taken into custody in the first place. Multiple media outlets reported the identities of those involved, citing officials briefed on the investigation. USA TODAY is not publishing the person’s name further because he has not been named or charged as a suspect in the shooting.
The shooting left at least two students dead and nine others injured and shocked the Rhode Island community of one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious universities.
Schools canceled exams and classes for the rest of the year, and campuses were quiet as light snow blanketed the city on Sunday.
After authorities announced the release of the person in custody, Brown University officials issued a message late Sunday urging community members to “remain vigilant regarding activity on campus.”
“We understand that this update may raise many questions,” the school said in a statement. “This remains an active police investigation, and the university must comply with the Providence Police Department’s release of any information it deems appropriate.”
After the deadly attack, the school canceled exams and classes for the rest of the year.
The shooting at the Ivy League school occurred as students were taking exams before winter break. One of the students killed was Ella Cook, a parishioner at the Cathedral Church of Advent in Birmingham, Alabama, the church announced during a service on Sunday, December 14th.
“Many of you have heard about this tragedy…and sadly, tragically, one of them is one of our parishioners,” Pastor Craig Smalley said in livestreamed remarks.
Mr Smalley described Mr Cook as a “bright light”, engaged in the church and wider community and “incredibly down to earth, generous and loyal”. Click here for details.
Contributor: Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, Reuters
