Police are currently searching for an individual responsible for a shooting incident at a university earlier today. Witnesses reported seeing victims receiving CPR after a gunman attacked Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island this evening.
The university issued an initial alert at 4.22 pm local time advising individuals to stay safe and hidden due to an active shooter near the Barus & Holley Engineering area. Updates from the university indicated that police were still searching for the suspect(s) and urged everyone to remain sheltered in place.
By 6.34 pm, university officials confirmed two fatalities from the shooting, with eight others in critical condition at local hospitals. The shooter(s) remain at large, prompting a continued shelter-in-place order. Law enforcement is actively engaged in the area to address the situation.
Community members were reminded to prioritize safety, follow law enforcement instructions, and avoid the affected area. Individuals present at the engineering building during the incident were urged to contact the authorities.
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