PROVIDENCE, R.I. —

A person was taken into custody Saturday after police in Providence, Rhode Island, responded to an active shooter situation at Brown University .

Just after 4 p.m., the school sent a message warning of an active shooter near Barus & Holley — a building that houses the School of Engineering and the Physics Department.

"Lock doors, silence phones and 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," the alert read.

The school later said a person was taken into custody; however, no other details were shared.

"There is currently heavy Providence Police and Fire presence on Hope Street near Brown Unive

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