At least 2 dead, 8 in critical condition after mass shooting at Brown University

At least two people are dead and eight others are in critical condition after a shooting Saturday at Brown University in Rhode Island.

School officials confirmed an active shooter was reported at about 4 p.m. near the Barus and Holley engineering building on Hope Street.

Authorities are searching for a suspect, described as a man dressed in black last seen leaving the building on foot, according to Providence Police Deputy Chief Tim O'Hara.

No weapons were found at the scene, officials said.

A shelter-in-place order remains in effect for the greater Brown University area.

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FBI Boston confirmed it is assisting law enforcement partners in Rhode Island with any and all available resources, including evidence response, investigative and tactical support and victim assistance.

"FBI personnel are on the scene and assisting this evening after the shooting at Brown University and we will provide ...