"Multiple people have been shot in the area of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island on Saturday, police said. The university in New England issued an active-shooter alert and urged students and staff to take shelter during the second day of final exams. Police did not immediately release details about the victims' conditions or the circumstances of the shooting. Officials initially said a suspect was in custody but later said that police were still searching for a suspect or suspects."
"Providence Council member John Goncalves, whose ward includes the Brown campus, said: We're still getting information about what's going on, but we're just telling people to lock their doors and to stay vigilant. As a Brown alum, someone who loves the Brown community and represents this area, I'm heartbroken. My heart goes out to all the family members and the folks who've been impacted."
Multiple people were shot in the area of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, during the second day of final exams. An active-shooter alert urged students and staff to take shelter while police searched for suspect(s) after initially reporting a suspect in custody. Victims were transported to local hospitals and the university declined to share their conditions. At least two people have been reported killed and several others injured, according to a law enforcement source. City public safety officials confirmed multiple people shot and urged sheltering in place. Local leaders expressed heartbreak and advised residents to lock doors and remain vigilant.
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