DEVELOPING STORY: There are multiple casualties being reported after a gunman opened fire Saturday afternoon at Brown University. Police say at least two people are dead and 8 are in critical condition. There is a massive law enforcement response at the Providence, Rhode Island campus. The shooting happened near an engineering building. First responders have declared a mass casualty incident. This post will be updated throughout the evening and click here to get my breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox.
Suspect Taken into Custody
Two senior law enforcement officials briefed on the matter tell NBC News a suspect is in custody in connection with the shooting.
The man had a unique characteristic on his firearm, the officials said, and that firearm was found when he was taken into custody.
The person has not been identified and has not yet been charged.
Spencer Yang, 18, who was shot in the leg in his Brown classroom on Saturday afternoon, described helping a fellow student who was seriously injured as they hid behind seats.
“To keep him conscious, I just started talking to him, so he didn’t close his eyes and fall asleep,” Yang told The New York Times.
“I handed him my water,” he said. “He wasn’t able to respond that well. He was just there nodding and making noise.”
“He’s stable now, thankfully,” Mr. Yang added.
Eyewitnesses: Gunman Shouted Something
Eyewitnesses say the gunman yelled something before he opened fire inside a classroom at Brown University. Law enforcement officials have yet to say what the gunman was yelling.
The shooter was armed with a handgun and fired more than 40 9mm rounds, according to a law enforcement official. Investigators have not recovered a gun as of Sunday morning, though did recover two loaded 30-round magazines, the Associated Press reports.
Massive Manhunt Underway
It’s been more than five hours since a gunman opened fire at Brown University. The school is still on lockdown and there’s a city-wide manhunt for the killer. Police say the suspect is a man wearing all black clothing.
TRUMP: “What a Terrible Thing It Is”
President Trump says he has been fully briefed on the situation at Brown University. He called it a “terrible thing.” Watch below.
“Mom, There’s a Shooting. I’m Going to Run. I Love You.”
NBC News: 2 Dead, 20+ Injured
NBC News reports at least two people were shot at more than 20 people were injured. Some of the injured may not have been shot. The suspect remains at large.
Trump Briefed on Shooting by FBI
President Trump issued a statement on Truth Social.
“I have been briefed on the shooting that took place at Brown University in Rhode Island. The FBI is on the scene,” the president said. “The suspect is in custody. God bless the victims and the families of the victims!”
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee said that his office is monitoring the incident at Brown University and that state police and the state emergency management agency is coordinating with law enforcement.
“Praying for our community,” the governor wrote on X.
Brown Urges Students to Shelter in Place, Suspect Not Captured
Brown University released the following statement on its website at 5:16 p.m.: 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. Emergency medical on scene. Stay tuned for further safety information.
Eyewitness: ‘It Was Quite Terrifying’
Katie Sun told the Brown Daily Herald she was studying in the Engineering Research Center lobby when she heard gunshots around 4:10 p.m. She evacuated the building, leaving behind all her belongings, and ran to her dorm for safety.
“It was honestly quite terrifying. The shots seemed like they were coming from … where the classrooms are,” she said.
Ambulances Being Requested From Nearby Towns
Congressman Provides Update
From Rep. Gab Amo (D-RI): “I am monitoring the shooting at Brown University and in touch with law enforcement. If you are in danger call 911. If you are in the area please stay inside and allow law enforcement to do their work.”