Brown University Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, 9 Injured

A tragic shooting at Brown University on December 13, 2025, left two people dead and nine others injured. The incident occurred in a first-floor classroom of the Barus & Holley engineering building around 4 p.m., during final exams.

The Rhode Island hospital reported that eight of the injured were in critical condition. Providence Deputy Police Chief Tim O'Hara stated that the suspect, a male dressed in black, escaped the building after the shooting, and authorities are still investigating how he entered.

Following the incident, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the university and surrounding areas. Brown University President Christina H. Paxson described the day as deeply tragic for the community, emphasizing that all victims were students.

In the aftermath, over 400 law enforcement officers were deployed to assist in the investigation, and the FBI is providing resources. Witnesses reported that students sheltered under desks and hid during the chaos.

The manhunt for the shooter continued into the night with a search of nearby neighborhoods and the release of surveillance footage showing the suspect fleeing the scene. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee called the shooting an unthinkable tragedy, reflecting the national conversation about gun violence and campus safety.

President Donald Trump expressed condolences and emphasized the need for prayers for the victims and their families.