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What we know so far about the Brown University shooting

December 14, 2025

A shooting at Brown University's engineering building in Providence, Rhode Island left two students dead and nine others wounded when a gunman opened fire during exam review sessions around 4 PM on Saturday. The attacker, described as a man in his 30s dressed entirely in black, entered a classroom and began shooting at students before fleeing on foot and remains at large. Authorities have implemented a shelter-in-place order for the surrounding area while approximately 400 officers from police and federal agencies conduct an extensive manhunt.

Who is affected

  • Two students who were killed
  • Nine other injured individuals (eight students who were shot, plus one student injured by fragments)
  • Students at Brown University (11,000+ total enrollment)
  • Residents living in the area surrounding Brown University
  • Rachel Friedberg (economics professor whose teaching assistant was leading the review session)
  • Christina Paxson (Brown University President)

What action is being taken

  • Police are searching for the gunman
  • A shelter-in-place warning is in effect for the area surrounding the university
  • Approximately 400 officers are conducting a massive operation to locate the suspect
  • Nine victims are being treated for injuries at medical facilities
  • Federal agents are participating in the investigation

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 targeted Brown University, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Ivy League institutions, during final exam season when students were focused on academics. The incident has devastated a community of over 11,000 students and demonstrates that even elite educational institutions are vulnerable to such violence. With the gunman still at large, there remains an active threat to students, staff, and residents in the Providence area.

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: BBC

What we know so far about the Brown University shooting