An active shooter has been reported at Brown University in Providence, according to an emergency alert posted to the school's website on Saturday.

The alert said the shooter was near the Barus & Holley Engineering building.

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Few other details were immediately available.

"Remember: RUN, if you are in the affected location, evacuate safely if you can; HIDE, if evacuation is not possible, take cover; FIGHT, as a last resort, take action to protect yourself. Stay tuned for further safety information," the alert reads.

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