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Brown University Shooting: 2 Dead, 9 Injured Amid Gun Control Debate

12/15/2025

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The shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island left two students dead and nine injured.
Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.) criticized the GOP's resistance to gun control, citing the gun lobby.
The university issued an emergency alert during the shooting, advising students to shelter in place, and a vigil is planned.
Initial reports said a suspect was in custody, but police later said they were still searching.

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The shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island left two students dead and nine injured.
Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.) criticized the GOP's resistance to gun control, citing the gun lobby.
The university issued an emergency alert during the shooting, advising students to shelter in place, and a vigil is planned.
Initial reports said a suspect was in custody, but police later said they were still searching.