Brown University in US reports ‘active shooter’ situation on campus 

Police and school officials in the United States are asking residents of Providence, Rhode Island, to shelter in place after an active shooter was reported on the campus of Brown University.

Multiple people are believed to have been injured in the attack.

Around 4:22pm local time (21:22 GMT), the Ivy League university issued an emergency update that there was a gunman near the Barus and Holley engineering lab.

“Lock doors, silence phones and stay stay hidden until further notice,” the university said in its update.

“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.”

Later, at 5:27pm local time, the school reported that shots had been fired near Governor Street, approximately two blocks away.

The Providence Police Department announced a few minutes later, “Multiple shot in the area of Brown University.”

Earlier in the day, the university withdrew an announcement that indicated that a suspect had been taken into custody. It clarified, “Police do not have a suspect in custody and continue to search for suspect(s).”

The incident is currently under investigation.

This is a breaking news story. More details to come.