The Associated Press contributed to and is cited for coverage of the event.

Public and political reactions surfaced, including comments from Governor Dan McKee and former President Trump, along with the release of a video related to the suspect.

authorities are providing ongoing updates as the story develops, with new information promised as it becomes available.

There were initial conflicting reports on custody, with some alerts saying a person was in custody and others clarifying that no suspect was in custody, while students were advised to avoid the Barus & Holley area.

Context notes indicate the coverage includes broader local, national, and world news and archives but does not change the core facts of the incident.

A shooting at Brown University during final exams left two people dead and eight others injured; a male suspect in dark clothing was last seen leaving the Barus & Holley Engineering building as a shelter-in-place order remained in effect and police searched the campus.

The report frames the incident as a video segment within a foreign policy/external affairs outlet, signaling ongoing developments rather than a retrospective.

Law enforcement described a coordinated, multi-agency response across local, state, and federal levels, highlighting cooperation as essential to rapid developments.

A CNN analyst signals ongoing reporting and verification as the case unfolds.

As of now, no firm motive, charges, or timeline details have been released, underscoring that information is still developing.

Providence officials, including the mayor and governor, expressed condolences and urged prayers for victims and families while noting preliminary information.

East Providence Police and Rescue assisted in the response, as reported by the city’s mayor.