An active shooter opened fire near the School of Engineering at Brown University in Providence, United States, resulting in two deaths and eight injuries. The incident occurred near the Barus & Holley building while final exams for the autumn semester were underway. The campus was immediately locked down as local police, joined by the FBI, searched for one or more suspects.
The shooting took place on Saturday near the Barus & Holley building, which houses the School of Engineering and the Physics Department, a complex typically "buzzing with activity." The shots were fired while engineering design exams were in session. Preliminary reports confirmed 2 fatalities and 8 injured victims, all of whom were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
An active-shooter alert was issued, instructing students and staff to shelter in place, lock doors, and remain vigilant. Police and the FBI are actively searching for the suspect(s). An initial university emergency message suggesting a suspect was in custody was later corrected. Kristy DosReis, the city's chief public information officer, confirmed that investigators are gathering evidence. Police officers urged people to stay in their vehicles as the area remains an active scene.
Brown University cancelled all further exams for the day and instructed students to hide while police secured the area and cleared surrounding streets. President Donald Trump was briefed on the shooting and offered condolences via his social-media platform.
Providence Council Member John Goncalves expressed heartbreak, telling people to "lock their doors and stay vigilant." The incident occurred on the second day of final exams for the autumn semester, adding significant stress to the campus community.
The search for the suspect(s) is ongoing, with no one confirmed in custody. Further details on the victims' identities and the exact nature of the attack are awaited as investigators continue their work.
