Police respond to active shooter at Brown University

(Brown University)

Police responded to an active shooter situation at Brown University this afternoon. 

At 4:22 p.m. EST, a text alert was sent to members of the campus community alerting them of an active shooter and to lock doors, silence phone and remain sheltered until further notice. There are conflicting reports whether one suspect is in custody or not.

2:31 p.m.: Brown University X account states "continue to shelter in place"

Providence Police say the same."Multiple shot in the area of Brown University. This is an active investigation. Please shelter in place or avoid the area until further notice."

Providence Police are "asking that press/news trucks use the Brook St Fire Station as a staging area."

2:45 p.m. President Trump says suspect is in custody.

2:54 p.m. : BrownUAlert: 5th Update, Urgent: Situation remains ongoing. Continue to shelter in place. Law enforcement on site.

3:11 p.m. Brown University issues a statement :

"At 4:22 p.m., we alerted our campus to an active shooter incident near Barus & Holley Engineering. We informed our community to shelter in place by locking doors, silence phones and stay hidden until further notice. This remains an active crime scene, and law enforcement continues to search for the suspect. The situation is ongoing, and all members of the community should continue to shelter in place.

We are very sorry to share that we have confirmed reports of multiple shooting victims, but we are not able to share their condition. They have been transported to local hospitals.

Our first priority is the safety of our community and coordinating closely with local law enforcement and medical personnel to ensure their safety. We are working immediately to determine who was in the building at the time of the shooting. We had multiple exams scheduled in that building from 2 pm to 5 pm. We can confirm that support services are on site.

Senior administrative leaders from across the university are convened in emergency command to mobilize ongoing response and support for our community. We are establishing support for our community and families.

We have been and continue to be very grateful to law enforcement and emergency medical personnel. We have relocated students to get support services at a secure location.

Please continue to take all steps to remain safe. Follow the instructions of law enforcement personnel and avoid the area."

3:15 p.m: BrownUAlert: 6th Update, The earlier report of a secondary shooting incident near Governor Street is unfounded. However, it remains critical to continue to shelter in place due to the original situation. Brown University is doing a great job with timely information.

3:22 p.m. FBI DirectorKash Patel: "FBI personnel are on the scene and assisting this evening after the shooting at Brown University and we will provide all capabilities necessary." Brown, Providence Police, now FBI all say no suspect in custody @WhiteHouse @POTUS

3:39 p.m.: 3:39 p.m. Brown University: "we have confirmed reports of two deceased victims from the active shooting situation at the Barus & Holley engineering building. There are eight additional victims in critical, but stable condition at the hospital. There remains a shelter in place order.

At press conference Providence Police Chief says active shooter is a male and "dressed in all black."

At evening press conference, number of injured is now 9. Law enforcement still on scene. Shelter in place still effect.