Providence

Providence, Rhode Island, is currently newsworthy due to a mass shooting at Brown University. The incident occurred during final exams, resulting in the deaths of two students and injuries to nine others. A manhunt ensued, with police releasing CCTV footage of the suspect, described as a man dressed in black. A person of interest has been detained, but the investigation is ongoing. The shooting has shaken the city, particularly the East Side neighborhood where the Ivy League campus is located. In related news, Providence was also the site of protests sparked by the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. These demonstrations, part of a larger wave across the US, highlight broader tensions and unrest.