Key Takeaways
- A Durham Academy alum, Kendall Turner, was among the nine injured in a mass shooting at Brown University on Saturday night.
- Two people were killed in the shooting, and an unnamed person of interest was apprehended by police early Sunday morning.
- Turner is in critical but stable condition after undergoing surgery, and her parents are with her in Providence, Rhode Island.
- Seven other Durham Academy alumni who are enrolled at Brown University are safe and uninjured.
- The Durham Academy community is being kept updated on Turner’s condition and ways to support her and her family.
Introduction to the Incident
A devastating mass shooting occurred at Brown University on Saturday night, leaving two people dead and nine others injured. Among the injured was a Durham Academy (DA) alum, Kendall Turner, who was part of the class of 2025. The news was confirmed by Michael Ulku-Steiner, the Head of School at DA, in an email sent to the DA community. The email expressed the school’s concern for Turner’s well-being and provided updates on her condition.
The Victim’s Background
Kendall Turner has a strong connection to Durham Academy, having been enrolled at the school since pre-kindergarten. She transferred to the North Carolina School of Science and Math at the beginning of her junior year but later returned to DA at the end of her fall semester. Turner completed her junior and senior years at DA, graduating in May 2025. Her sister, Kennedy, is also a DA alum, having graduated in 2023. The family’s ties to the school have made the news of Kendall’s injury particularly distressing for the DA community.
The Shooting and Its Aftermath
The mass shooting at Brown University occurred on Saturday night, with two people losing their lives and nine others sustaining injuries. An unnamed person of interest was apprehended by police early Sunday morning, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley confirmed that one person has been discharged from the hospital, while the seven others, including Turner, are in stable condition. The mayor’s update has provided some relief, but the community remains concerned about the victims and their families.
Support for the Victim and Her Family
The DA community is rallying around Kendall Turner and her family during this difficult time. The email from Ulku-Steiner expressed the school’s support and encouraged students, parents, and staff to send prayers, love, and strength to Turner and her family. The school has also confirmed that seven other DA alumni who are enrolled at Brown University are safe and uninjured. As the community waits for further updates on Turner’s condition, they are coming together to offer support and comfort to those affected by the tragedy.
Updates and Next Steps
The DA community will continue to receive updates on Turner’s condition and ways to support her and her family. The school is committed to providing assistance and resources to those affected by the incident. As the investigation into the shooting continues, the community will be keeping a close eye on developments and offering support to all those impacted. The outpouring of love and concern from the DA community is a testament to the strong bonds and sense of camaraderie that exist among students, parents, and staff.