9 seriously injured in Brown University shooting that also killed two students
UPDATE: Over 400 law enforcement officers from local, state, FBI, and ATF are currently investigating the mass shooting at the Ivy League research university.
The number of injured has gone up to 9, with six in critical but stable condition according to Rhode Island Hospital where all 9 shooting victims were taken. Two of the patients are in stable condition. Two students are confirmed dead.
The hospital is on lockdown, a sign on the emergency department's entrance states, "Rhode Island Hospital will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available."
The search for the shooter continue he is described as being in their 30s and wearing dark clothing by law enforcement.
The mayor is advising residents in the area of the campus to stay inside. Brown University remains on lockdown.
This is the first school shooting in the city since 2008 according to CNN's school shooting database. The database shows more than 70 school shooting in the country so far this year.
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (KVIA) - The mayor of Rhode Island, Brett Smiley confirms two people died and eight received critical injuries after a shooting at Brown University.
An alert to students and staff was sent out at 4:20 p.m. Eastern Time of an active shooter in the engineering building of the university.
The alert stated : "There's an active shooter near Barus & Holley Engineering. Lock doors, silence phones and stay hidden until further notice."
Final exams were underway at the time of the shooting according to Brown University.
The Providence Police Department's Deputy Chief described the suspected shooter as being a male dressed in black. Police do not have anyone in custody and they continue to search for the suspect.
Mayor Smiley briefed the public and emphasized there is a shelter-in-place in effect for the campus. The community to continue to shelter in place.
President Donald Trump said the FBI is on the scene after he was briefed on the shooting.
"What a terrible thing it is, and all we can do right now is pray for the victims and for those that were very badly hurt," said Trump.
