Tragedy Strikes Brown University: Two Students Killed in Shooting

Sun Dec 14 2025 19:58:08 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A gunman opened fire on Brown University's campus, leaving two students dead and nine others injured as police initiate a manhunt for the suspect.

A shooter opened fire at Brown University, resulting in the deaths of two students and injuries to nine others during final exams. The suspect, still at large, is described as a man dressed in black. Police have initiated a massive manhunt while a shelter-in-place order is enforced around the campus. The incident adds to the alarming number of mass shootings in the U.S. recorded this year.

What we know so far about the Brown University shooting

Police are searching for a gunman who shot dead two students and injured nine others at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. The attacker was a man dressed all in black who fled on foot, prompting a shelter-in-place warning for the area surrounding the prestigious university.

The attack on the campus brings the number of mass shootings in the US to 389 for this year, according to the independent analysis website Gun Violence Archive. It defines mass shootings as having four or more victims killed or injured, excluding the attacker.

What happened?

The gunman opened fire in a classroom at around 4:00 PM local time on Saturday at the Holley engineering building during final exams. According to an economics professor, the shooter entered the classroom yelling and then started shooting, leading students to scramble for safety.

Two students who were studying in the Rockefeller library at the time of the shooting described how they hid from windows as police responded. Brown University, part of the Ivy League, has over 11,000 students and is located in Rhode Island's capital, about 50 miles from Boston.

Who are the victims?

Two students lost their lives, and nine others sustained injuries. One is in critical condition, while six are stable. The identities of those affected have not been released. Brown University's President called the day 'deeply devastating for all of us.'

Who is the gunman?

Very little is known about the gunman at this point, but police have released CCTV footage of a suspect, a male dressed in black. A weapon was not found during the building sweep, and investigations are underway to ascertain whether the suspect was a student.

What is the latest?

A massive operation is underway involving police and federal agents as around 400 officers search for the suspect. Residents and students have been advised to stay indoors until the situation is resolved. Authorities are utilizing all available resources to capture the gunman while President Trump described the incident as 'a terrible thing' and urged prayers for the victims.