A shooting Saturday night at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, left two people dead and eight injured, prompting responses from both President Trump and Vice President Vance. Teh incident occurred on the Ivy League campus, renewing concerns about safety on college campuses nationwide [[2]].Local authorities are actively investigating and searching for a suspect, with the FBI offering assistance, as detailed in the developing story below.
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U.S. President Donald Trump addressed a shooting incident that occurred at Brown University on Saturday, December 13th, local time, stating that the immediate focus of authorities is providing aid to those injured.
“I have been fully briefed on the situation at Brown University, and it’s a terrible thing,” Trump said, according to CNN International.
Trump confirmed that local law enforcement is actively investigating the shooting and urged the public to keep the wounded in their thoughts.
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“And all we can do right now is pray for the victims and for those who appear to be injured,” he added.
“We will let you know later what happened, but it’s very tragic,” Trump continued.
Vice President JD Vance also commented on the situation via his X account, stating that the government is closely monitoring developments at Brown University.
“Bad news coming out of Rhode Island tonight. We are all monitoring the situation and the FBI is ready to assist in any way,” Vance wrote.
The shooting, which occurred Saturday night, resulted in two fatalities and left eight individuals wounded. Authorities have yet to apprehend a suspect.
“We do not have the shooter in custody at this time,” Providence, Rhode Island Mayor Brett Smiley said, according to AFP.
Brown University is a highly-ranked institution, belonging to the Ivy League, a group of eight prestigious private universities in the northeastern United States known for their academic rigor and influential alumni networks. The incident adds to a growing national conversation about safety on college campuses.
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