At least 2 killed – DW – 12/14/2025

Brown University Provost Frank Doyle said a shooter opened fire Saturday afternoon as final exams were being held.

The shooting occurred near the Baras & Holley Building, which houses the university’s School of Engineering and Physics departments.

According to the Ivy League school, “We are working immediately to find out who was in the building at the time of the shooting. We had several exams scheduled in that building from 2 pm to 5 pm.”

“We do not have a shooter in our custody at this time,” Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said at a news conference.

He said that a A shelter-in-place was in effect for the area.

Brown University also said That “the shooter or perpetrators of the shooting are not still in custody at this time.”

According to Deputy Police Chief Timothy O’Hara, the suspect was a male wearing black clothing and was last seen leaving the building.

Earlier, US President donald trump Posted on its Truth social platform that “the suspect is in custody,” but later reversed the statement.

Authorities also initially reported that a suspect was in custody.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel said Saturday that FBI personnel were at the scene of the shooting.

“Please pray for everyone involved. We will update as much information as possible,” Patel said.

Two people have died in the shooting at Brown University, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said at a news conference.

He said eight people were in serious but stable condition at Rhode Island Hospital.

Smiley declined to say whether the victims were students.

Police were still searching for the suspect.

Providence Police confirmed that “multiple” people have been shot at Brown University.

“This is an active investigation. Please shelter in place or avoid the area until further notice,” police said on Twitter.

Police did not immediately provide details about the conditions of the victims or the circumstances of the shooting.

Brown University said the victims “were transported to local hospitals.”

• There was an active shooter incident near Brown University’s Baras and Holley.
• The seven-storey complex houses the university’s School of Engineering and Physics departments.
• Police confirm ‘several’ people have been shot
• Authorities say the suspect is still at large
• Officials caution that information remains preliminary
• The Ivy League school has approximately 11,000 students.

Police are responding to an active shooting situation at Brown University in Rhode Island.

Police say “several” people have been shot and the suspect is still at large.

Nothing much is clear at this point, but stay tuned as we bring you the latest.