In Video: Several injured after shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island

BREAKING: Active Shooter Situation Reported at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island

A shooting has erupted at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, leaving several people injured and sparking a massive response from local and federal law enforcement. The situation remains fluid, and authorities are still working to determine the extent of the injuries and whether anyone has been killed.

According to eyewitnesses, students were alerted to the incident via a text message earlier this morning, warning of an active shooter on campus. The Providence Police Department and the Rhode Island State Police quickly responded to the scene, arriving at the location near Thayer Street, which is on the edge of the university’s campus.

Multiple officials have confirmed to NBC News that the incident is, in fact, an active shooting, with several people reported injured. However, the university has issued a subsequent message stating that an individual has been taken into custody. But according to information from the scene and law enforcement sources, it now appears that the person suspected of being responsible for the shooting is no longer in custody. Authorities are still working to clarify the situation.

The FBI has been called in to assist with the investigation, but the lead agency in the case remains the Providence Police Department. The agency has opened an investigation into the incident, but so far, no motive has been released.

The FBI’s Boston field office, as well as their smaller Providence office, have deployed assets to the scene, with a large presence from local and federal law enforcement attempting to secure the area and provide medical assistance to those injured.

The university has been working to keep students informed about the situation through regular updates. Despite the potential danger still present, authorities are still considering the situation an active shooter situation until the area is deemed secure.

Details are limited at this time, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. NBC News will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

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