- Incident Overview: A shooting occurred on December 13, 2025, around 4 p.m. ET at Brown University's Barus and Holley building (School of Engineering and Physics) in Providence, Rhode Island, during the final exams period.
- Casualties: 2 people killed (confirmed as Brown University students) and 9 injured (most in critical but stable condition; one with non-life-threatening injuries from fragments).
- All victims among the shot were students, according to university officials.
- Suspect Status: As of late evening December 13 (no major updates overnight into December 14 midnight), the suspect remains at large. Described as a male dressed in all black, possibly in his 30s, and may have worn a gray camouflage mask. He fled on foot toward Hope Street.
- Investigation: Police released surveillance footage of a person of interest walking away from the area. Over 400 law enforcement officers (local, state, FBI, ATF) are involved in the manhunt. No motive released yet.
- Campus Response: Shelter-in-place order remains in effect for the campus and surrounding areas. Final exams canceled for December 14. Building doors were reportedly unlocked due to ongoing exams.
- Other Notes: Early reports mistakenly claimed a suspect was in custody (later corrected). No secondary incidents confirmed. This is a developing story
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