Summary

  • Two students are dead and nine other people are injured after a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island

  • Some of the injured are in a critical condition in hospital, and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley warns the number of casualties could rise

  • The suspect remains at large - police say the attacker was a male dressed all in black who fled on foot

  • One person was arrested before police determined they had no involvement in the shooting and released them

  • A shelter in place warning is still in effect for the greater Brown University area

  • President Donald Trump says he has been briefed on the shooting, which happened at 16:05 local time (21:05 GMT) on Saturday

Police release CCTV of Brown University shooting suspect

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Edited by Jenna Moon

  1. Multiple people shot in Brown University area, police department confirms
    Breaking

    Providence police department confirms that multiple people have been shot in the area of Brown University.

    It adds in a post on X: "This is an active investigation. Please shelter in place or avoid the area until further notice."

    Police officer at the scene of a shooting in Rhode IslandCBS/WPRI

  2. What we know so far as people told to lock doors and silence phones

    Emergency services at the scene of a shooting in Rhode IslandCBS/WPRI

    As the search for the suspect continues, let's recap what we know so far.

    At 16:22 local time (21:22 GMT) Brown University sent out an urgent alert, warning of an active shooter on campus and urging people to "lock doors, silence phones and stay stay hidden until further notice".

    It also said people should run, evacuate safely if they could, hide or as a last resort they should "fight".

    Then, less than an hour later, at 17:11, Brown University issued a fresh update telling people to continue to take shelter.

    "Police do not have a suspect in custody and continue to search for suspect(s)," the statement says.

    "Brown coordinating with multiple law enforcement agencies on site. Emergency medical on scene."

    Moments ago, Brown University said there are reports of "shots fire near Governor Street".

  3. Brown University reports active shooter in Providence campus
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    Some developing news just reaching us out of Rhode Island, where there are reports of a shooting at the Brown University in Providence.

    Posting an alert at 16:22 local time (21:22 GMT) Brown University said there is an "active shooter" near its engineering block.

    The latest update says police do not have the suspect in custody and the university is urging people to continue to shelter.

    Stay with us and we will bring you the latest as we get it.