Title: Brown University Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, 8 Critically Injured; Suspect Still At Large
Meta Description: A mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island during final exams has left at least two people dead and eight critically injured. Authorities continue to search for the suspect while the university remains on lockdown.
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Brown University Shooting Leaves Multiple Victims as Manhunt Continues
Providence, Rhode Island — A devastating shooting at Brown University on Saturday, December 13, 2025, has left at least two people dead and eight others critically injured during the Ivy League school’s fall semester final exams. Law enforcement and university officials say the suspect remains at large as the investigation unfolds. Wikipedia
The incident occurred at approximately 4:05 p.m. EST in the Barus & Holley building — a key academic facility housing the School of Engineering and Physics — where exams were underway when gunfire erupted. Students and faculty were near classrooms, labs, and study spaces at the time. Wikipedia
Immediate Response and Shelter-In-Place Order
Brown University activated its emergency alert system shortly after the shooting, warning students and staff of an active shooter and ordering a shelter-in-place across campus. The alert instructed individuals to lock doors, silence phones, and remain hidden until further notice. GBH
Local authorities, including the Providence Police Department, responded rapidly and urged the public to avoid the area. The university said it was coordinating on site with multiple law enforcement agencies in the ongoing search for the suspect. Northwest Public Broadcasting
Conflicting Reports on Suspect Custody
Initial university and law enforcement updates briefly suggested a suspect had been taken into custody. However, those statements were later corrected, with officials confirming no one is currently in custody and that the search continues. GBH
Authorities have released limited information about the suspect’s identity or motives. Details about how the individual entered the building or fled the scene remain unclear. Northwest Public Broadcasting
Victims and Hospitalization
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley confirmed that two people were killed in the shooting and eight others were critically injured and transported to area hospitals. Victims’ identities have not yet been released, and it has not been officially confirmed whether they were students, faculty, or visitors. Wikipedia
Ongoing Investigation
The investigation remains active, with police, state, and federal authorities working to identify and apprehend the suspect or suspects responsible. Officials continue to urge the Brown community and the wider public to obey shelter-in-place orders and to stay clear of campus until authorities declare the area secure. Northwest Public Broadcasting
Updates are expected as law enforcement releases more information.
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