• Multiple people shot at Brown University on December 13, with reports of at least two fatalities.
• Police initially indicated a suspect had been detained, but later clarified that no one is in custody.
• Students were urged to shelter in place as a massive manhunt for the shooter began.
• At least eight individuals are reported in critical condition.
• The incident occurred during final exams, escalating security concerns at the Ivy League institution.

An active shooter incident at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island left multiple people injured on Saturday, December 13, during the second day of final exams. Reports confirm at least two fatalities, with authorities citing serious injuries among others on the scene. Students were advised to lock doors and shelter in place until further notice, according to CBS News, SCMP, and Reuters.

Initially, there were conflicting reports regarding the shooter’s custody status, as university officials first claimed a suspect was detained, which was later retracted. The FBI and local police did not identify any suspect in custody as they continued an extensive search in the area surrounding the Barus and Holley building, known for housing the engineering department, according to LA Times and Al Jazeera.

Emergency responders including over 400 officers arrived at the scene as authorities established a shelter-in-place order. During a press briefing, Kristy DosReis, the city’s chief public information officer, indicated that investigations were ongoing without releasing the number of injured or confirming the fatalities. This evolving situation emphasizes the urgency and gravity of the incident, reported by Channel News Asia and India Times.