Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, encouraged those on campus to seek shelter after an active shooting was reported on campus Saturday afternoon. Authorities said one person was in custody.

Officials said the active shooting took place near the Barus & Holley Engineering building on campus.

No other details were released by officials.

"Please exercise caution and avoid this area until further notice," Providence Police said.

The university has 10,000 total students.

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