Multiple people shot near Brown University, police say

"Multiple people have been shot near Brown University in Providence, R.I., on Saturday, police said. The Providence Police Department said it is actively investigating the situation and is encouraging the public to shelter in place until further notice. There is no suspect in custody, the university said on X, adding that it's coordinating with multiple law enforcement agencies to search for a suspect."

"The university issued an alert Saturday afternoon that the shooter was spotted near the Barus and Holley building, which houses the School of Engineering and Physics Department. "Continue to shelter in place. Remain away from Barus & Holley area. Police do not have a suspect in custody and continue to search for suspect(s). Brown coordinating with multiple law enforcement agencies on site," the university said. This is a developing story and will be updated."

Multiple people were shot near Brown University in Providence, R.I., on Saturday. The Providence Police Department is actively investigating and has encouraged the public to shelter in place until further notice. No suspect is in custody, and Brown University is coordinating with multiple law enforcement agencies to search for a suspect. University alerts reported the shooter was spotted near the Barus and Holley building, which houses the School of Engineering and Physics Department. The university instructed people to remain away from the Barus & Holley area and reiterated that police continue to search for suspect(s). The situation is developing and updates are expected.

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