PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A tragic shooting at Brown University on Saturday afternoon left two individuals dead and at least eight others wounded. The incident set off an extensive law enforcement operation as authorities continue to hunt for the suspect, prompting residents to remain indoors for their safety.

An extensive team of 12 News journalists and photographers is on the ground in Providence, actively collecting details. Stay tuned to this page for the latest developments as the story unfolds.

7:32 p.m. | Watch the complete video of the recent press conference held by city officials. An additional briefing is anticipated later this evening.

7:29 p.m. | Following some earlier confusion, the mayor’s office has confirmed that the designated family reunification center will be located at Brown’s Nelson Fitness Center, 225 Hope St.

7:26 p.m. | The incident at Brown University has captured attention nationwide and internationally. A growing number of governors and leaders are expressing their sympathies to those affected by this tragedy.

7:23 p.m. | FBI Director Kash Patel posted on social media: “FBI personnel are on the scene and assisting this evening after the shooting at Brown University and we will provide all capabilities necessary. Please pray for all those involved. We will update with more information as we are able.”

7:20 p.m. | We are starting to hear updates from witnesses. Noah, a student at Brown, told our photographer Corey Welch he was on Thayer Street in a restaurant during the shooting. The area was busy when the shooting happened, he said. He was trying to figure out where to go next because the campus has been on lockdown.

7:10 p.m. | Here is video of President Trump’s brief remarks on the shooting at Brown.

7:14 p.m. | Officials are expected to hold another briefing later this evening.

7:06 p.m. | The briefing has now concluded. The biggest headline was Mayor Smiley confirming two dead and at least eight injured, currently in critical but stable condition.

The shooting took place at Brown’s engineering building as final exams were taking place, Brown’s provost said. The shooter was a man dressed in black with a mask, authorities said. He was seen leaving Brown’s engineering building on the Hope Street side on foot and still has not been located, they said. No weapon has been located, they said.

It is possible the number of victims may change as the investigation continues. Gov. Dan McKee joined Mayor Smiley and other officials at the briefing, and said that “the unthinkable has happened” in Rhode Island.

7:03 p.m. | President Trump briefly spoke to reporters about the shooting at Brown at the White House after Marine One touched down at 6:26 p.m., according to a pool report by The Washington Post’s Emily Davies, who is a Brown graduate. “What a terrible thing it is,” he said. “All we can do right now is pray for the victims.” He said the victims were “very badly hurt.”

6:58 p.m. | Providence Police Commander Timothy O’Hara urges residents who live in the vicinity of the shooting to check their home security cameras for any footage that could help the investigation.

6:57 p.m. | Here is a video of some of Mayor Smiley’s remarks at the briefing.

6:53 p.m. | Mayor Smiley helps clarify some of the conflicting information earlier in the evening — authorities detained a person they thought might have been involved, but that individual was later released.

6:51 p.m. | The shooter was a male dressed in all black and wearing a mask, authorities say. No image of him is available at this time.

6:48 p.m. | The last time the gunman was seen was when he left Brown’s engineering building on Hope Street side during the 4 o’clock hour, police say.

6:46 p.m. | Mayor Smiley says no further details about the victims can be shared at this time. More information will come later this evening.

6:42 p.m. | Officials at the briefing are repeatedly emphasizing that the shelter in place is still active and people at Brown or who live nearby should remain inside as they continue investigating. No suspect under arrest as of this moment.

6:40 p.m. | We continue to receive conflicting information from different authorities about the family reunification site. We will update once it is clear.

6:36 p.m. | Mayor Smiley has begun the briefing, saying it was a day Rhode Islanders had “prayed would never come.” He confirms two people are dead. Eight people are in critical but stable condition at Rhode Island Hospital. “These numbers may change,” mayor says. No shooter in custody. Shelter in place still in effect around Brown. Few details available yet.

6:31 p.m. | Tonight’s Boston Pops performance at PPAC will go on as scheduled, CEO Lynn Singleton tells 12 News. “Additional uniform police and security are already in place,” he says.

6:28 p.m. | The briefing by Providence officials scheduled for 6:15 p.m. has not yet begun, but a City Hall official tells me they are working to start it as soon as possible. 12 News will carry it live.

Live updates above. A full web story that was published as of 6:25 p.m. is below.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — At least one gunman shot multiple people at Brown University on Saturday afternoon, triggering a massive police response and an ongoing search for the shooter.

The Associated Press, citing a source, said two people were dead.

“We are very sorry to share that we have confirmed reports of multiple shooting victims, but we are not able to share their condition,” Brown said in a statement at 6:05 p.m. “They have been transported to local hospitals.” The situation was described as still ongoing.

“We are working immediately to determine who was in the building at the time of the shooting,” the statement said. “We had multiple exams scheduled in that building from 2 pm to 5 pm. We can confirm that support services are on site.”

Target 12 confirmed that law enforcement personnel had been moving from building to building in a search for suspects.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley’s office has scheduled a briefing at 6:15 p.m. with other officials to share details. President Trump said he had been briefed.

12 News crews on scene witnessed clothing and blood on the sidewalk as police and ambulances swarmed the heart of Brown’s campus on Thayer Street and its surrounding neighborhood. The FBI has joined the investigation.

Brown issued its first alert at 4:22 p.m., urging individuals to stay away from the area near Barus & Holley Engineering, located at 184 Hope St.

At 5:27 p.m., more than an hour after an active shooter was first reported, Brown authorities said they had received a report of shots fired near Governor Street.

After earlier suggesting one suspect had been apprehended, Brown officials reported at 5:11 p.m. that no one was in custody and a search for suspects was continuing. School authorities also later took back a report of shots fired

The initial alert said: “Lock doors, silence phones and stay stay hidden until further notice. 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. Stay tuned for further safety information.”

Gov. Dan McKee confirmed state officials were monitoring the situation as of 5:31 p.m., writing on social media, “Praying for our community.”

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