Ian Donis

A man in his 30s was arrested overnight in a hotel in Coventry, about 25 miles from the shooting.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley says people can breathe a little easier.

The shooter opened fire in a classroom where students were taking an exam.

Two students were killed and nine other people, eight of them students, were injured.

Investigators have yet to cite a motive.

For NPR News, I'm Ian Donis in Providence, Rhode Island.

Brown President Christina Paxson called it the day that one hopes never happens.

Our focus right now is on supporting the families who have been affected.

The shooting took place in a classroom in an engineering and physics building.

A video released by the city of Providence shows a man wearing dark clothing turning a nearby corner.

More than 400 law enforcement personnel are responding, including the FBI and ATF.

For NPR News, I'm Ian Donis in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Nearby residents were urged to shelter in place as the authorities continued the manhunt.

Brown President Christina Paxson called it the day that one hopes never happens.

The shooting took place in a classroom in an engineering and physics building.

A video released by the city of Providence shows a man wearing dark clothing turning a nearby corner.

More than 400 law enforcement personnel are responding, including the FBI and ATF.

For NPR News, I'm Ian Donis in Providence, Rhode Island.