UPDATED [7:24 PM EDT]: The AP is reporting that at least two people were killed, and eight others remain at this hour in critical, but stable condition, in the wake of the active shooter event at Brown University in RI on Saturday afternoon. The shooter remains at large, according to reports. He is being described as a male dressed in black, but few other details are known.
President Trump commented on his Truth Social account at 5:44 p.m. ET that he has been briefed on the situation, adding that Brown officials changed their statement, which initially said the suspect had been captured. Earlier, the president had shared that news, although unfortunately, it turned out to be a false report.
The president expressed his condolences for "the victims and the families of the victims," and gave an update on the government response, writing that the "FBI is on the scene."
Original Story:
A terrifying situation is still unfolding Saturday afternoon at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, as shots were fired and students were told to shelter in place because an active shooter is still out there.
BrownUAlert: 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. Visit https://t.co/Qm87sy5ILr for updates.
— Brown University (@BrownUniversity) December 13, 2025
Although details are scant, we know that students are being told to “hide and fight”:
Students at Brown University are being urge to 'run, hide and fight' amid fears of an active shooter.
The Ivy League campus in Providence, Rhode Island has been shutdown following reports of 'multiple victims'.
The terrifying incident unfolded near Barus and Holley Engineering, according to an alert sent out.
There has been no official confirmation of casualties, but there may be 20 or more wounded or worse, according to witnesses on the ground.
🚨 BREAKING: MASSIVE police and rescue response at Brown University as the manhunt for a mass shooter intensifies
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 13, 2025
Despite Brown initially saying a suspect is in custody, they’re now saying NO suspects are in custody, and the shooter is AT LARGE
Pray 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/y6gGSByPn6
The alert that Brown students received was chilling:
"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," school officials wrote in the alert. "Stay tuned for further safety information."
School officials have alerted students to an active shooter near Brown University. An alert to students said, "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 pic.twitter.com/8uV1Clptl6
— N' Cuffs (@NCuffs1) December 13, 2025
We pray for the students as the ongoing story unfolds, and we will bring you updates as new information comes in.
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