Massachusetts’ top leaders offered condolences to the state of Rhode Island, condemning the act of violence at Brown University that left at least two people dead and eight others injured on Saturday afternoon.
Investigators announced at an evening news conference that a shooter dressed in black opened fire during final exams on the Ivy League campus in Providence, prompting a massive manhunt for the suspect.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said a shelter-in-place was in effect for the area and encouraged people living near the campus to stay inside and not to return home until it is lifted…