Potential Firearm Prompts CCRI Campus Lockdown

The Community College of Rhode Island's Warwick campus experienced a lockdown on Tuesday morning. This action was initiated following reports of an individual potentially carrying a firearm in the wooded area adjacent to Commonwealth Avenue. Law enforcement and emergency services, including the Warwick Police Department and Warwick Fire Department, were promptly dispatched to the location. The lockdown served as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff. Consequently, all classes at the campus were suspended for the duration of the incident. The situation was being monitored and would be updated as further information became available.