I've Survived Two School Shootings. I Implore You to Speak Up.

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Source: MedPage Today

Original: https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/119148...

Published: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:12:27 -0500

The author of the article has survived two school shootings. In reference to the recent shooting at Brown University, he reports that two classmates were killed and nine others were injured[1][2]. The shooting happened on Saturday in the Barus & Holley building, which houses the engineering and physics departments, during the second day of final exams[1][4]. The shooter used a nine millimeter pistol, fired about 40 rounds, and fled[4]. Police initially detained the suspect, later released him, and the manhunt continues[2][4][5]. The university has canceled exams and classes for the rest of the year[4]. The incident is the 75th school shooting in the U.S. this year, according to CNN[4]. The author urges readers to speak up[original content].