The New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox were among the local professional sports teams sending their condolences and well wishes after the fatal shooting at Brown University.
The Patriots, who are set to face off against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Dec. 14, posted a statement to X after news spread of the shooting on the Providence campus.
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At least two people were killed and eight were injured at Brown University on Saturday, Dec. 13, according to Providence Mayor Brett Smiley.
“The New England Patriots are heartbroken by the horrific events at Brown University,” the Patriots’ statement reads. “We extend our deepest sympathies to those affected and their families, and we remain grateful to the first responders and law enforcement who acted swiftly to protect the students, faculty, staff and the community.”
The Massachusetts football team plays at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, which is approximately 25 miles northeast of downtown Providence.
“We stand with Brown University and our neighbors in Rhode Island during this difficult time,” the statement continues.
The Red Sox also posted a statement to X on Saturday evening, with the caption, “Sending our love to Brown.”
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“Our Red Sox family is thinking of everyone at Brown University tonight,” the statement reads. “This act of violence has shaken a cherished part of our New England community. We’re with the students, the faculty, their loved ones, and all who are feeling the weight of tonight.”
The Boston Bruins, along with the team’s American Hockey League (AHL) minor league affiliate, the Providence Bruins, posted a statement to social media later in the evening.
“The Boston Bruins and Providence Bruins are extremely saddened to learn of the tragic events that took place this evening at Brown University,” the statement reads. “We extend our heartfelt sympathies to those affected and their families and are keeping the Brown University community and the city of Providence in our thoughts during this difficult time.”
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The Providence Bruins play at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in downtown Providence.
The Boston Celtics also spoke out about the incident at Brown, calling it a “senseless act of violence” in an X post.
“The senseless act of violence that took place at Brown University has no place in our society. Our hearts are with all who have been impacted, and we stand united with the New England community against these attacks,” the basketball team said.
The New England Revolution, the professional soccer club based out of Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, praised the first responders who aided the victims soon after the shooting.
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“The New England Revolution are heartbroken by the horrific events at Brown University,” the statement reads. “We extend our sympathies to those affected and their families. We are grateful to the law enforcement and first responders who acted courageously to protect the community.”
This story has been updated to add new information.
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics make statements about Brown shooting