At least two people were killed and several others injured in a shooting at Brown University in Providence, the US state of Rhode Island, according to IANS, citing US media.

“Multiple shot in the area of Brown University. This is an active investigation. Please shelter in place or avoid the area until further notice,” Providence Police said on X.

Around 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, students at the university received a text alert warning of an active shooter on campus. The message advised them to lock doors, silence their phones and remain hidden until further instructions, urging them to run, hide or fight only as a last resort, Xinhua reported.

Police said the incident took place near an academic and research area, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement. US President Donald Trump said he had been briefed on the situation and confirmed that the FBI was at the scene.

Earlier, a student was killed and another injured in a stabbing following a fight at a high school in North Carolina in US state, police said, IANS reported.

The injured student was treated at a hospital and released, according to a sheriff’s office spokesperson.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein described the incident as “shocking and horrible.”

“North Carolinians need to be safe wherever they are — especially in school,” Stein said in a post on X. “We must never stop working toward a safer North Carolina.”

Authorities said the school will be closed on Wednesday, and that crisis counselling will be available to faculty, staff and students.