An active shooter attack at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island on December 13, 2025 has left the nation stunned. The tragic incident unfolded inside the Barus & Holley engineering building during final exams, killing at least two students and injuring nine others as terrified classmates scrambled for safety. Wikipedia+1
Law enforcement described the suspect as a male dressed in black, possibly wearing a mask, who fled the scene on foot. Despite early confusion about an arrest, authorities confirmed no suspect is in custody, launching a massive manhunt involving over 400 officers alongside FBI and federal agents. Reuters
Students were ordered to shelter in place, lock doors, and stay hidden as the university campus went into lockdown. Surveillance footage was released showing a person of interest walking away from the scene, but his identity and motive remain unknown. ABC
Brown University President Christina Paxson called it “a deeply tragic day,” and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley urged prayers for victims and families. The suspected gunman has not been identified, and police continue to search campus and surrounding neighborhoods. The Guardian
This shooting comes amid ongoing national debate over gun violence on U.S. campuses, forcing calls for action as authorities and communities reel from this traumatic event. Reuters
