Brown University Shooting During Finals Leaves 2 Dead, 9 Hurt
A deadly shooting disrupted final exams at Brown University on Saturday, leaving 2 people dead and 9 others injured after a gunman opened fire inside a classroom, according to authorities.
The incident occurred around 4 p.m. Eastern time inside the Barus & Holley building, which houses Brown University’s engineering and physics departments. University officials confirmed that multiple students were among the injured, with several transported to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment. Some remain in critical condition.
The suspect, described only as a male wearing dark clothing, fled the scene and has not yet been apprehended. Law enforcement released surveillance video showing a man in a dark hoodie and beanie walking away from the area shortly after the shooting. Police and the FBI are urging the public to submit tips as the investigation continues.
In response, campus officials issued a shelter-in-place order for Brown University and nearby neighborhoods, which remained in effect overnight. Nearly 400 law enforcement officers were deployed across Providence as the search continued.
University President Christina H. Paxson called the attack “deeply devastating,” thanking first responders for their swift action. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee described the shooting as “unthinkable,” while Providence Mayor Brett Smiley urged residents near campus to remain indoors until authorities declare the area safe.
Final exams scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 14, were canceled as students were gradually evacuated under police supervision. Officials confirmed that engineering exams were in progress at the time of the shooting, and building doors were unlocked to allow students access.
Federal authorities, including the FBI, are assisting local police. President Donald Trump confirmed he had been briefed on the situation and expressed support for the victims and their families.
Brown University, an Ivy League institution with more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, stated there is no known history of similar incidents on campus.
The investigation remains active, and officials say more information will be released as it becomes available.
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