Law enforcement is active in the area», they pointed out.According to the deputy chief of the Providence police department, Timothy O’Hara, they do not know how the suspect entered the campus but they know that he left after the shooting.«For now, the only thing we know is that the suspect was a man dressed in black,» said O’Hara at a press conference.The city's mayor, Brett Smiley, explained that there was an initial arrest but it was later proven that «he was not involved» in the incident.The weapon used has not been located.Police received an alert call about a shooting on the university's engineering campus.Around 5:00 p.m. local time (22:00 GMT), Brown informed students of an active shooting in an internal alert and asked them to take shelter.Security teams are working to identify the deceased and those who have been taken to the hospital.«Continue to take all necessary measures to stay safe. Follow the instructions of law enforcement and avoid the area. The safety of our community is the most important,» the university added.U.S. President Donald Trump reported that FBI agents had been deployed to the area to support local agencies.In turn, Vice President JD Vance said he is monitoring the situation and asked to pray for the victims.According to an analysis by CNN, this year there have been more than 70 shootings in academic institutions.«We deeply regret to inform you that we have confirmed the death of two victims in the shooting that occurred in the Barus & Holley Engineering Building,» the university informed.The other eight victims who are «in critical but stable condition» were taken to nearby hospitals.«The author or authors of the shooting have not yet been arrested».