Multiple people shot at Brown University, area under active investigation

UPDATE: At least 2 people dead, several hurt in Brown University shooting

Editor’s Note: This story was updated at 6:18 p.m. to include further information on the situation.

Multiple people were shot at Brown University in Rhode Island on Saturday night, according to the Providence Police Department.

The area is under active investigation as of 5:33 p.m., the police department posted in a statement on X.

“Please shelter in place or avoid the area until further notice,” the department stated.

The shooting was reported at 4:22 p.m. near Barus & Holley Engineering building, according to the school.

“Lock doors, silence phones and stay hidden until further notice,” an emergency statement at 4:22 p.m. from the university said.

“Remember: RUN, if you are in the affected location,