PROVIDENCE, R.I. — An active shooting incident prompted a large police response at Brown University on Saturday, according to the school’s emergency alert system. Initial statements suggested a suspect was in custody; however, authorities later clarified that the situation remains fluid, with law enforcement actively searching for one or more potential suspects. The shooting was reported near the Barus & Holley building, an academic structure dedicated to engineering and physics, featuring 117 laboratories, 29 labs, and various classroom spaces. Kristy DosReis, the chief public information officer for the city, stated that officials are diligently working to gather information from the ongoing scene. The Ivy League institution reported that it serves approximately 7,300 undergraduate students and over 3,000 graduate students, with ongoing final exams for the fall semester on this critical day.
Active Shooting Incident at Brown University: Updates from Providence
Active Shooting Incident at Brown University: Updates from Providence
Authorities are investigating an active shooting situation on the Brown University campus in Providence, R.I. Police initially reported a suspect in custody but later confirmed that they are still searching for one or more suspects.
On Saturday, police responded to an active shooting at Brown University. Initial reports of a suspect in custody were corrected to indicate the search for suspects is ongoing. The shooting occurred near the Barus & Holley building, as final exams for the fall semester were taking place.
