PROVIDENCE, R.I. — On Saturday, Brown University in Providence faced a frightening incident as police responded to an active shooting scenario on campus, as indicated by the school’s alert system. Following the alarming reports, officials initially reported that a suspect was in custody, a statement that was later retracted as investigations revealed that law enforcement was still searching for one or more individuals potentially involved in the situation.
The incident was reported in proximity to the Barus & Holley building, a significant seven-story structure that houses both the School of Engineering and the Physics Department. This facility comprises 117 laboratories, 150 offices, 15 classrooms, and an additional 29 labs that are critical to the university's academic offerings. Kristy DosReis, the chief public information officer for the city, noted that officials were still working to gather accurate information regarding the unfolding events at the active crime scene.
The university, a prestigious Ivy League institution, has approximately 7,300 undergraduate students and a graduate population exceeding 3,000. This incident coincided with the second day of final exams for the fall semester, adding a layer of tension as students and faculty faced a serious threat during an already stressful academic period. As ongoing investigations continue, the Brown University community remains on high alert.
The incident was reported in proximity to the Barus & Holley building, a significant seven-story structure that houses both the School of Engineering and the Physics Department. This facility comprises 117 laboratories, 150 offices, 15 classrooms, and an additional 29 labs that are critical to the university's academic offerings. Kristy DosReis, the chief public information officer for the city, noted that officials were still working to gather accurate information regarding the unfolding events at the active crime scene.
The university, a prestigious Ivy League institution, has approximately 7,300 undergraduate students and a graduate population exceeding 3,000. This incident coincided with the second day of final exams for the fall semester, adding a layer of tension as students and faculty faced a serious threat during an already stressful academic period. As ongoing investigations continue, the Brown University community remains on high alert.
