“As a Brown alum, someone who loves the Brown community and represents this area, I’m heartbroken,” Goncalves said. “My heart goes out to all the family members and the folks who’ve been impacted.”
Federal Response and National Reaction
Authorities cautioned that much of the information remained preliminary as investigators worked to reconstruct the events. Kristy DosReis, the city of Providence’s chief public information officer, said police were actively gathering evidence and witness statements. The FBI confirmed it was assisting local authorities in the investigation.
President Donald Trump said late Saturday afternoon that he had been briefed on the Brown University shooting.
“God bless the victims and the families of the victims!” Trump wrote on his social media platform.
About Brown University
Brown University is a private Ivy League institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. It enrolls approximately 7,300 undergraduate students and more than 3,000 graduate students. According to the university’s website, the facility features more than 100 laboratories, as well as numerous classrooms and faculty offices.
