PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Diya TV) — Brown University officials said Saturday evening that two people are deceased and eight additional victims are hospitalized in critical but stable condition following an active shooting near the Barus & Holley Engineering building. The university said the shelter-in-place order remains in effect as police continue searching for the “shooter or shooters,”.
Brown’s Emergency Information site said the incident began with an alert at 4:22 p.m. directing students and staff to lock doors, silence phones, and remain hidden. Updates throughout the evening emphasized that the scene remains active and that law enforcement is operating in the area. FBI is on site confirming the suspect in custody, and the two confirmed dead.
Key developments
- Confirmed fatalities: Brown reports two deceased victims.
- Hospitalized victims: Brown reports eight victims in critical but stable condition.
- Suspect status: Brown says the shooter or shooters are not in custody and the search is ongoing.
- Shelter-in-place: The university says the order is still in effect and urges people to avoid the area.
- Earlier secondary report: Brown said a prior report of a secondary shooting near Governor Street was unfounded, but emphasized that shelter-in-place remains critical due to the original situation.
What officials are saying
A Providence public safety spokesperson told Reuters the investigation remains active and urged residents to continue sheltering in place, while declining to provide additional casualty details beyond what officials had released publicly.
Community guidance
Brown is asking any students or community members who were in Barus & Holley at the time of the incident to contact police if they already left the building. The university also urged community members to follow law enforcement instructions and avoid the area.
Diya TV extends condolences to the victims and their families, and we will continue updating as police and university officials release verified information.
