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A person of interest was taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting at Brown University on Saturday (December 13), Providence Police Department spokesperson Kristy DosReis confirmed via ABC News.
The person was caught by police based on a tip from the public, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation. A federal source told ABC News that police were referring to the individual as a person of interest, however, were confident that they were on track with the investigation.
The person in custody is reportedly not a Brown University student, according to multiple sources and the department declined from sharing details about the individual during a press conference. A mass shooting was reported on Brown University's East Side campus Saturday, which resulted in the deaths of two students and nine others being transported to local hospitals.
"Our hearts go out to them. This is a day of tremendous sorrow. No parent or family member should ever have to endure a day like this," said Brown University President Christina H. Paxson in a statement shared just before 2:00 a.m. local time. Eight of the nine victims treated for injuries remained hospitalized Sunday (December 14) morning with seven reported to be in stable condition and one in critical but stable condition.
A shelter-in-place order issued for the College Hill campus was lifted early Sunday morning, though the Providence Police Department confirmed that "police activity continues in areas that are still considered an active crime scene."