This Saturday, an armed attack shook the city Brown Universityin the middle of the final examination phase, leaving a balance of two people dead And at least nine injuries serious, in addition to a ninth victim with less serious injuries. For this fatal shooting the American President Donald Trump He expressed condolences to the families of the victims and asked for prayers for the injured.
“I was informed in detail about the situation at Brown University. It’s terrible“, the president began his comment to journalists. “Right now we can only pray for the victims and the seriously injured,” he demanded in front of the cameras that recorded the Republican’s grief.
In return, he mentioned that his administration would continue to closely monitor events in Rhode Island: “We will keep you informed of everything that happens…It’s a shame, a shame. “Just pray.”
The incident, which occurred in the campus’s technology building, has police and emergency services on the scene as the search for the person responsible continues.
The authorities announced this The suspect is a man between the ages of 30 and 40., dressed entirely in black and, according to witnesses, possibly using a gray camouflage mask. According to police, the attacker opened fire in a classroom and was last seen leaving the building.
Although one person’s arrest was initially reported, their involvement was later ruled out The shooter is still at large.
The attack sparked scenes of panic among students who heard the shots and sought shelter as security personnel were activated. Emergency Alerts And Helicopters flew over the area.
Emma Ferraroa chemical engineering student, said that when she noticed the explosions, she fled to another building and sought shelter from other classmates amid the uncertainty.
The area was immediately closed and a major operation involving more than a hundred firefighters, first responders and ambulances was carried out. The mayor Brett Smiley He described the event as a tragedy for the city and asked for the victims’ families to accompany them.
Governor Dan McKee described the incident as “unthinkable“ and emphasized that his office is already in contact with the White House.
The President of Brown University, Christina Paxsonconfirmed that according to preliminary information Most of the victims are students. Final identification of all those affected is expected in the next few hours as experts and police continue to investigate the site of the attack and check the computer system that triggered the alarms on campus.
New York Mayor Erci Adams took to her social media to send a message about the shooting: “I pray for all the victims of this tragic attack. “The NYPD is coordinating with its counterparts in Rhode Island.”
He added: “In New York, we are providing additional resources to local universities as a precautionary measure, although there is currently no information to suggest a connection to our city.”
The first emergency notice was issued around 5:00 p.m. local time (22:00 GMT), immediately activating safety protocols at Brown University. In the alert sent, the facility directed students and staff to “close doors, silence phones and remain hidden until further notice” and reiterated safety instructions: “RUN if in affected area, evacuate safely if you can; HIDE if evacuation is not possible, take cover; FIGHT as a last resort, take action to protect yourself.”
The event occurs at a crucial time, Days before the end of the academic semester and on the edge of the Christmas holidays. The authorities are maintaining security measures and asking the population and student body not to move until the situation is clarified.
(With information from AP)
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