Brown University shooting: Police say 'multiple' people shot

Several people were reported shot at the Rhode Island-based university.

US police confirmed on Saturday that "multiple" people had been shot after reports of an active shooting situation on Brown University's campus in Providence.

"Multiple shot in the area of Brown University. This is an active investigation. Please shelter in place or avoid the area until further notice," Providence Police wrote on X. 

There were no immediate details about the victims' conditions or the circumstances of the shooting.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump said "the FBI is on the scene" and that "the suspect is in custody," only to later reverse the latter statement.

Earlier, officials said a suspect was in custody, but the school emergency alert system later said "police do not have a suspect in custody and continue to search for suspect(s)."

What we know so far about the Brown University shooting

"This remains an active crime scene," according to the school's emergency alert system.

The shooting was taking place near the Barus & Holley building, which houses the School of Engineering and Physics Department.

"Lock doors, silence phones and stay hidden until further notice," the school said.

The Ivy League school has about 11,000 students.

We are continuing to report on this unfolding story in our live blog here

Edited by: Rana Taha