Person of interest in custody following deadly shooting at Brown University

Police said Sunday that a person of interest is in custody following a deadly shooting at Brown University that killed at least two people and injured nine.

Police told Fox News that the individual was found at a hotel in Coventry, which is about 17 miles south of Providence. 

Providence Chief of Police Colonel Oscar L. Perez Jr. declined to say whether the person was affiliated with Brown University when asked by reporters at a news conference, citing the early stages of the investigation.

He said the next process for the department is coordinating with prosecutors, collecting evidence and conducting interviews.

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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said seven individuals remain in stable condition, one in critical but stable condition, and one has been discharged.

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"We're going to continue to have our thoughts with the families, the individuals that have been impacted by this horrific event," said Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee.

Smiley also confirmed that the shelter in place order for the Providence community has been lifted. Brown University had announced the lifting of a campus shelter in place order earlier Sunday morning.

At least 10 dead after mass shooting during Hanukkah event on Australia's Bondi Beach

A mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday left at least 10 people dead and 11 others injured, according to authorities.

The New South Wales Police Force confirmed on X that ten people were killed in the shooting, including one of the suspected gunmen. The second alleged shooter is in critical condition.

At least 11 others were injured, including two police officers, the agency confirmed.

The annual celebration, known as "Chanukah By The Sea," was scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m. to celebrate the first day of the Jewish holiday by lighting the first candle on the Menorah.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog acknowledged the attack while speaking at an event in Jerusalem recognizing immigrants' extraordinary achievements on Sunday.

"At these very moments, our sisters and brothers in Sydney, Australia, have been attacked by vile terrorists in a very cruel attack on Jews who went to light the first candle of Chanukah on Bondi Beach," Herzog said. "Our hearts go out to them. The heart of the entire nation of Israel misses a beat at this very moment, as we pray for the recovery of the wounded, we pray for them and we pray for those who lost their lives."

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Herzog also called on the Australian government to "seek action and fight against the enormous wave of antisemitism which is plaguing Australian society."

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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