UPDATE: Multiple victims have been reported in a shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Authorities confirmed that the incident occurred shortly after 10:00 AM local time today, prompting the university to issue an active shooter alert. Students and staff have been advised to take immediate shelter.
Police are currently on the scene, working to secure the area and gather more information. Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as students were evacuated and emergency services responded rapidly.
This shooting unfolds on a critical day, as it is the second day of final exams for many students at the university, heightening the urgency of the situation. Social media is flooded with posts from students who are scared and seeking information about their friends and classmates.
Authorities have not yet released the number of victims or details about potential suspects. The university community is in shock, grappling with the fear and uncertainty of an active shooter situation on campus.
As the situation develops, local police urge anyone with information to come forward. The community is advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity as investigations continue.
Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds. The safety of the Brown University community is the top priority, and further details will be provided as they become available.
