A major mass shooting just occurred yesterday at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Two students were killed and nine others were injured when a gunman opened fire in an engineering building classroom during final exams.
What happened
The shooting took place on the afternoon of December 13, 2025, in the Holley/engineering area of Brown’s campus in Providence. All of the victims reported so far are Brown University students who were in the building for exams when the attacker began firing.
Victims and injuries
Authorities and university officials report that two students were killed in the attack. Between eight and nine additional students were wounded; several were initially in critical condition, though most are now described as stable, with one still in critical but stable condition.
Suspect and police response
Police say a “person of interest” believed to be connected to the shooting has been taken into custody, described as being in their 30s and not currently believed to be a Brown student. The earlier shelter‑in‑place order for the campus and surrounding neighborhood has been lifted, but there is still a heavy police presence in the area as the investigation continues.
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