PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Police responded to an active shooting Saturday on campus at Brown University in Providence, according to the school’s alert system. Officials initially said a suspect was in custody, but clarified that was not true as police were still searching for a suspect or suspects. The incident occurred near the Barus & Holley building, home to the School of Engineering and Physics Department, featuring 117 laboratories and multiple offices. Kristy DosReis, the chief public information officer, stated that officials were gathering information from the active scene. Brown University, a private Ivy League institution with approximately 7,300 undergraduates and over 3,000 graduate students, faced this alarming event during the crucial time of final examinations.
Active Shooting Incident Reported at Brown University During Final Exams
Active Shooting Incident Reported at Brown University During Final Exams
An active shooter situation unfolded on Saturday at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. The response from police indicates an ongoing search for suspects amidst chaos during final examinations.
On Saturday, Brown University reported an active shooting incident on its campus, specifically near the Barus & Holley building. Initially, authorities mentioned that a suspect was in custody, but this was later clarified as incorrect. Police continue to search for potential suspects while gathering information from the scene. The situation arises on the second day of final exams for students at the Ivy League institution.
