Brown University reports two dead, nine injured in US school shooting

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffDecember 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Brown University reports two dead, nine injured in US school shooting

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On December 13, 2025, a shooting occurred on the campus of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, during exam time. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley confirmed that two students were killed and nine others were injured. The suspect, described as a man dressed in black, fled the scene on foot, and no weapons have been recovered. University leaders were alerted to the shooting around 4:05 pm local time after a 911 call was made. While the investigation is ongoing, officials believe there are no additional threats, though a shelter-in-place order was issued for the campus and surrounding area. University President Christina Paxton returned to Providence after learning of the shooting.

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