There was a heavy police presence in the area of the university.
An active shooter was reported on the Brown University campus on Saturday evening, and multiple buildings were put on lockdown in response to the situation. Officials say the suspect is now in custody.
A text was sent out to students that read, “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 added in the alert, “Stay tuned for further safety information.”
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