Brett Smiley

Brett Smiley is the Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island. He is newsworthy due to the recent mass shooting at Brown University in Providence. Smiley has been providing updates on the situation, confirming that two students have died and nine others were injured. He also stated that initially no suspect was in custody. His role as mayor places him at the forefront of the city's response to this tragedy, making his statements and actions highly relevant to the ongoing investigation and the community's recovery. He is the official source of information regarding casualties and the status of the investigation.