🚨 Breaking Alert: On Saturday, Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, issued an emergency alert after reports of an active shooter on campus.
According to local media, the university sent a text message warning students and staff about the ongoing threat. Law enforcement quickly flooded the area, securing buildings and telling everyone to shelter in place while officers searched for the suspect.
As of now, there’s no official word on injuries or the suspect’s identity. Students are asked to stay off campus until authorities give the all-clear, and family members are urged to rely on official university updates—usually shared via text alerts and social media.
For those planning to study or visit abroad, having a personal safety plan is key: know your campus’s emergency alert system, keep your phone charged, and stay connected with friends and family. Whether you’re in Mumbai, Manila, or Colombo, it pays to be prepared.
Our thoughts are with everyone at Brown University during this stressful time. Stay safe out there 🙏.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
