'Person of interest' detained over Brown University shooting, police say

December 14, 2025

A shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island on Saturday afternoon resulted in two student deaths and nine injuries when a gunman opened fire in an engineering building classroom. Authorities have detained a male suspect in his twenties who was apprehended at a hotel in Coventry early Sunday morning following a multi-agency search. University President Christina Paxson confirmed all victims were students, and approximately 2,000 students were evacuated to secure locations overnight while police maintained restricted access to parts of campus.

Who is affected

Two Brown University students who were killed
Nine injured students (seven in stable condition, one critical, one discharged)
Approximately 2,000 students who were relocated overnight
Families of the victims
The detained suspect (male in his 20s)
Brown University community and local Providence residents
Students and locals who provided temporary housing

What action is being taken

Police are continuing their investigations on campus
Officers are working with prosecutors to collect evidence
Some areas of campus remain restricted
The university is providing support to families of the deceased students
A vigil is being held Sunday evening for the community

Why it matters

This shooting represents the 389th mass shooting in the United States this year alone, highlighting the ongoing crisis of gun violence in America. The attack on an Ivy League university campus demonstrates that educational institutions remain vulnerable targets, affecting not only the immediate victims and their families but also the broader sense of safety for students nationwide. The incident underscores persistent challenges in campus security and the devastating impact of firearms violence on academic communities.

What's next

A vigil will be held Sunday evening for the community.

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