Person of interest in custody in Brown University shooting
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A person of interest has been taken into custody following a deadly shooting at Brown University that left at least two people dead and nine others injured, police said Sunday.
Police told Fox News the man was found at a hotel in Coventry, about 17 miles south of Providence.
Providence Police Chief Col. Oscar L. Perez Jr. declined to say whether the person had ties to Brown University when asked by reporters at a news conference, citing the early stages of the investigation.
He said the ministry’s next process is to coordinate with prosecutors, collect evidence and hold interviews.
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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said seven people were in stable condition, one was in critical but stable condition and one was discharged.
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Police gathered outside the entrance of Brown University in Providence, RI, on Saturday during a shooting investigation. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
“We will continue to share our thoughts with the families and individuals affected by this horrific event,” said Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee.
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Smiley also confirmed that the shelter-in-place order has been lifted for the Providence community. Brown University announced early Sunday morning that it would eliminate campus sheltering.
