Brown University shooting: officials hold update after person of interest in custody – latest updates

Person arrested is in their 30s, Providence police chief says, but did not reveal if they were connected to Ivy League universityPerson of interest detained in Brown University shooting that left two deadWhat we know so farBrown University students were told that all remaining classes and exams for the semester would be delayed after the shooting that killed two people and left several others injured.In a note to students, the university’s provost, Francis J Doyle III, said the decision was made “out of our profound concern for all students, faculty and staff on our campus”. He encouraged students and staff to focus on their safety and wellbeing.In the immediate aftermath of these devastating events, we recognize that learning and assessment are significantly hindered in the short term and that many students and others will wish to depart campus. Students are free to leave if they are able. Students who remain will