Active shooter near Brown University in the United States
Multiple victims reported in Brown University shooting
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A shooting on the campus of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday has resulted in multiple victims, local police confirmed. Authorities urged residents and students to "shelter in place or avoid the area until further notice."
Police posted on X, "Multiple shot in the area of Brown University. This is an active investigation." Reports about the suspect’s status have been conflicting, with initial claims that the shooter was in custody later reversed. Brown University’s emergency alert now states that the "situation remains ongoing."
Police have not yet released details about the victims’ conditions.
US President Donald Trump said he had been briefed on the incident.
The shooter remains at large after the university reversed an earlier statement that said one person was in custody.
Students and staff on campus have been told to follow safety protocols and await further instructions from university and law enforcement officials.
