Massachusetts leaders react to ‘heartbreaking’ Brown University shooting: ‘Tragic act of violence’
Massachusetts leaders offered prayers after a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island on Saturday left two students dead and nine others wounded, calling the incident “horrific” and “tragic.”
“My heart is with @BrownUniversity and the City of Providence, and I’m praying for everyone impacted by this tragic act of violence. @MassStatePolice are in close contact with Rhode Island officials and I’ve been in touch with @GovDanMcKee to offer our full support and assistance,” Gov. Maura Healey wrote on X.
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said “the deadly shooting at Brown University is horrific.”
“Students should be able to learn in peace, not fear gun violence. My heart goes out to the victims, their loved ones, and the entire Providence community,” she wrote.
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., said he is “heartbroken by the news of a horrific mass shooting at Brown University and sending love and prayers for the victims, their families, and the entire Providence community.”
“We must act now to end this painful epidemic of gun violence. Our children should be safe at school,” he added.
The gunman remains at large, according to officials.
