Where is Brown University? Authorities investigate deadly shooting at Ivy League school
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Brown University, a prestigious private institution, boasts a vibrant community with approximately 7,300 undergraduate students and over 3,000 graduate students, as detailed on its official website.

WASHINGTON — Tragedy struck on Saturday as police responded to an active shooter situation at Brown University, resulting in at least two deaths and multiple injuries.

This Ivy League university is situated in Providence, Rhode Island, located more than 50 miles southwest of Boston.

Where is Brown University? 

The incident occurred near the Barus & Holley building, a prominent seven-story facility that houses both the School of Engineering and the Physics Department, according to Brown’s website. This comprehensive building includes 117 laboratories, 150 offices, 15 classrooms, and 29 additional labs.

According to a campus map, the Barus & Holley building is positioned along the outer perimeter of the campus.

A campus map shows the building is located at one of the edges of campus. 

Brown University is a private, nonprofit institution with about 7,300 undergraduates and just over 3,000 graduate students, according to its website.

Saturday was the second day of final exams for the fall semester.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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