A gunman opened fire inside a classroom on the Brown University campus in Providence, Rhode Island, killing two students and injuring nine others.
Incident Details
The shooting took place on Saturday. An emergency alert posted to the university’s website said the gunman was near the Barus & Holley Engineering building. Brown officials described the situation as active and ongoing.
Law Enforcement Response
The FBI, the ATF, and other law‑enforcement agencies responded. The university president was tracking the events.
Current Status
Officials confirmed two deaths and nine injuries, seven of whom remain in critical condition as of Saturday night. The shooter is still at large, and a shelter‑in‑place order surrounds the Brown campus.
Key Takeaways
- Two students killed.
- Nine injured, seven in critical condition.
- Shooter remains at large; shelter‑in‑place order in effect.

The incident has prompted a massive manhunt, with authorities continuing to search for the suspect while keeping the campus and surrounding area on high alert.

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