Georgia teen identified as Brown University shooting victim

The Brief

  • Evans High School graduate Jacob Spears is recovering after being shot in the stomach during a mass shooting at Brown University.
  • Spears was taking an economics final when the unidentified shooter opened fire, killing two and wounding nine others.
  • Friends of the 18-year-old student have started a GoFundMe to help his family with travel and medical expenses during his recovery.

RHODE ISLAND A Georgia 18-year-old is recovering after being shot in the stomach at Brown University, according to a GoFundMe created to raise funds for his family.

What we know:

The teen was identified as Jacob Spears of Columbia County. The GoFundMe said Spears graduated from Evans High School and was the only student from his class to attend an Ivy League school. He is studying computer science with a minor in economics.

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