BREAKING: Live Shooter Situation on East Side, Activity at Brown University

BREAKING: Live Shooter Situation on East Side, Activity at Brown University

There is a live shooter situation on the East Side of Providence. 

 

There are reports of multiple people being shot. 

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There was a major police and EMT response to the Brown classroom building, Barus & Holley on Hope Street.

 

As of 4:30 PM on Saturday, a large law enforcement presence has been established by Brook and Thayer Streets; law enforcement officials could be seen entering a Brown University building. 

 

More than a dozen rescues are at the location.  GoLocal saw more than 50 police and emergency response vehicles located on Hope Street. The Providence SWAT team is also on-site.

 

Brown Alerts Community

Brown University originally said there was a suspect in custody - then updated the community that a suspect was still at large. 

Brown made the following community alerts on Saturday: 

December 13, 7:30pm:
BrownUAlert: Situation remains ongoing. Continue to shelter in place. Law enforcement remains on site.

December 13, 6:10pm:
BrownUAlert: Active Shooter: The earlier report of a secondary shooting incident near Governor Street is unfounded. However, it remains critical to continue to shelter in place due to the original situation. Stay tuned for further safety information.

December 13, 5:27pm:
BrownUAlert: Urgent: Report of shots fired near Governor street. Continue to shelter in place. Stay clear. Law enforcement responding. 

December 13, 5:11pm:
BrownUAlert: Urgent: 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.

December 13, 4:51pm: BROWN LATER TOOK THIS DOWN
BrownUAlert: 2nd, Urgent: There's an active shooter situation near Barus & Holley. Brown and Providence Police are on scene Continue to shelter at this time One suspect in custody. Lock doors, silence phones and stay stay hidden until further notice. Remember: RUN, if you are in the affected location, evacuate safely if you can; HIDE, if evacuation is not possible, take cover; FIGHT, as a last resort, take action to protect yourself. Stay tuned for further safety information.
 
December 13, 4:22pm:
BrownUAlert: 1st, Urgent: There's an active shooter near Barus & Holley Engineering. Lock doors, silence phones and stay stay hidden until further notice. Remember: RUN, if you are in the affected location, evacuate safely if you can; HIDE, if evacuation is not possible, take cover;  FIGHT, as a last resort, take action to protect yourself.  Stay tuned for further safety information.

 

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