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What we know so far about the Brown University shooting

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete December 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
What we know so far about the Brown University shooting
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A shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday at approximately 4:00 PM local time resulted in two student deaths and nine injuries. The incident occurred in the Holley engineering building during final exams, with the gunman opening fire in a classroom. The suspect, described as a man dressed in black, fled on foot, prompting a shelter-in-place order for the surrounding area. Police are currently searching for the suspect. The shooting marks the 389th mass shooting in the US this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive. Brown University is an Ivy League institution with over 11,000 students.

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