Brown University shooting: What we know so far

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Tim HumeDecember 14, 2025 at 09:32 AM

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On Saturday, December 14, 2025, a shooting at Brown University's Barus and Holley building in Providence, Rhode Island, resulted in two deaths and nine injuries. The incident occurred around 4:05 pm local time while students were taking exams. A shelter-in-place order was issued for the campus and surrounding areas as law enforcement initiated a manhunt for the suspect. The suspect is described as a male, possibly in his 30s, dressed in black, and may have been wearing a mask. The victims have not yet been publicly identified but are believed to be students. The motive for the shooting remains unknown.

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