A devastating shooting incident unfolded on the campus of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday afternoon, resulting in multiple casualties and triggering a massive law enforcement response. According to official reports, the violence claimed at least two lives and left several others injured, sending shockwaves through the prestigious Ivy League institution.
The Providence Police Department issued an urgent alert via social media platform X, confirming ‘multiple shot in the area of Brown University’ and declaring the situation an active investigation. Authorities immediately implemented emergency protocols, instructing students and faculty to shelter in place or avoid the area entirely until further notice.
At approximately 4:20 PM local time, university students received emergency text notifications warning of an active shooter on campus. The alert provided specific safety instructions, directing recipients to lock all doors, silence electronic devices, and remain concealed. The message included the standard emergency protocol guidelines: ‘Run, hide, or fight as a last resort’ for personal protection.
Law enforcement officials indicated the violence erupted near an academic and research complex on the university grounds, prompting immediate deployment of police units to secure the area. The incident attracted attention at the highest levels of government, with reports confirming that former President Donald Trump had been briefed on the developing situation. Federal involvement was confirmed through the presence of FBI agents assisting local authorities with the investigation.
The shooting at one of America’s most prestigious educational institutions has raised renewed concerns about campus safety and gun violence, occurring during the final weeks of the academic semester. University officials have yet to release detailed information about the victims or the circumstances surrounding the attack as the investigation remains ongoing.