UPDATE: A manhunt is ongoing at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, after a devastating shooting that left two dead and nine injured during final exams on Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of police officers are scouring the campus and surrounding neighborhoods for the shooter, who remains at large as of this morning.
Authorities have released surveillance footage showing the suspect calmly leaving the scene, but crucial details remain elusive—investigators cannot confirm whether the shooter is a student. University President Christina Paxson has reported that the victims include students, adding to the community’s distress.
This tragic event has sent shockwaves through the campus, as students and faculty grapple with the aftermath of violence in an institution known for its safety. Classes have been suspended indefinitely, and mental health resources are being made available to those affected.
In a separate global incident, President Donald Trump has vowed “very serious retaliation” following an attack in Syria that killed two U.S. service members and one civilian, with the Islamic State group being blamed. The attack has heightened tensions as U.S. military officials confirm three additional service members were wounded. Trump emphasized that President Bashar al-Assad is “devastated” by the attack, raising questions about U.S.-Syrian relations moving forward.
Meanwhile, an arctic air blast has swept across the northern United States, impacting residents in the Pacific Northwest. With floodwaters receding, communities are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures. Thousands of evacuations have already been ordered as areas deal with the residual effects of severe flooding.
On the international stage, the verdict in the national security case against Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai is set to be announced tomorrow. If convicted, Lai faces a potential life sentence, a ruling that will signal the state of judicial independence in Hong Kong and has drawn attention from governments around the world.
In Chile, citizens are preparing to vote in a pivotal election that could see ultra-conservative candidate José Antonio Kast rise to power. Recent polls suggest Kast is likely to prevail, marking a significant shift in a country that has historically rejected far-right politics.
As these developments unfold, stay tuned for updates on the Brown University shooting and the ongoing manhunt. The community is on high alert, and the situation remains fluid.
