Multiple people shot in active shooter situation at Brown University
A shooting incident occurred at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, involving multiple victims. The Providence Police Department confirmed an active shooter situation and advised people to shelter in place or avoid the area. Brown University issued an active shooter alert around 4:30 p.m., instructing students and staff to lock doors, silence phones, and stay hidden. The alert specified the shooter was near the Barus & holley Engineering building and provided safety instructions to run, hide, or fight as necessary. Shots were reported on a nearby street as police searched for a suspect. Former President Donald Trump initially stated the FBI was on the scene and that a suspect was in custody but later corrected that no suspect had been apprehended. Authorities, including Governor Dan McKee, are actively monitoring the situation, which remains ongoing.The university advises continuing to shelter in place while law enforcement remains on site.
Multiple people shot in active shooter situation at Brown University
Multiple people were shot at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday, after reports of an active shooter on campus.
“Multiple shot in the area of Brown University. This is an active investigation. Please shelter in place or avoid the area until further notice,” the Providence Police Department posted on X.
The Ivy League school sent out an active shooter alert shortly before 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, urging students and staff to “lock doors, silence phones and stay hidden until further notice.”
“There’s an active shooter near Barus & Holley Engineering,” the alert said. “Remember: RUN, if you are in the affected location, evacuate safely if you can; HIDE, if evacuation is not possible, take cover; FIGHT, as a last resort, take action to protect yourself. Stay tuned for further safety information.”
The school later reported shots were fired on a nearby street, as police were searching for a suspect.
President Donald Trump said he has been briefed on the shooting, adding that the FBI is on the scene and a suspect is in custody.
“I have been briefed on the shooting that took place at Brown University in Rhode Island. The FBI is on the scene. The suspect is in custody. God bless the victims and the families of the victims!” he posted on Truth Social.
Trump later corrected himself, saying there is not a suspect in custody.
“The Brown University Police reversed their previous statement — The suspect is NOT in custody,” he said in a follow-up post.
No update on a suspect has been given by either local police or the university. In an alert just before 6 p.m., the school said the “situation remains ongoing.”
“Continue to shelter in place. Law enforcement on site,” an alert from Brown said.
Gov. Dan McKee also said he is “active monitoring” the shooting at Brown.
“We are actively monitoring the shooting at [Brown University],” McKee posted on X. “Please stay clear of the area and monitor official channels for updates. Praying for our community.”
This is a developing story.
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