2 Confirmed Dead in Mass Shooting at Brown University, 8 in Critical Condition

2 Confirmed Dead in Mass Shooting at Brown University, 8 in Critical Condition

There are two people confirmed dead in a mass shooting at Brown University in Providence on Saturday. 

That disclosure was made by Providence Mayor Brett Smiley at this evening's press conference. WATCH BELOW

 

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As GoLocal reported earlier:

There are reports of multiple people being shot. 

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.