A tragic night unfolded on the Brown University campus Saturday when a gunman opened fire in the Barus & Holley engineering building, leaving two students dead and nine others wounded. Among those killed was Eddy Ionescu, the 20‑year‑old younger brother of WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu. Friends describe Eddy as a bright sophomore studying computer science, always ready with a smile and a helping hand in the lab. His family released a brief statement early Sunday, thanking the community for its outpouring of support and asking for privacy as they mourn their loss.
University President Christina Paxson confirmed that all victims were students and praised the swift response of Providence police and emergency services, who secured the scene and began a manhunt for the suspect, described only as a man in black who fled on foot. The shooting has shocked the Ivy League community, prompting heightened security and counseling services for students. As investigators continue to piece together the motive, the Ionescu family joins countless others calling for peace and solidarity in the face of this senseless violence.
