The situation at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, has dramatically deteriorated following an active shooter incident on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Contradicting initial reports of an arrest, the latest confirmation from officials states that a suspect remains at large after what is now being described as a mass shooting on the campus.
Update on Suspect and Casualties
Authorities have revised the status of the investigation, leading to heightened fears among the campus community as the suspect remains free.
* Suspect Status: Officials confirm that no suspect is currently in custody, and the individual responsible for the shooting is still at large. This reverses the university’s earlier public statements that a suspect had been apprehended.
* Casualty Numbers: Initial reports from the scene, which is near the Barus & Holley building (School of Engineering), indicate a high number of victims. Early figures suggest between 20 and 30 people were shot, with multiple casualties and confirmed fatalities reported. Exact and official figures are pending confirmation from Providence Police and the university.
* Shelter-in-Place: The campus remains under a critical threat level, with the shelter-in-place order still active as law enforcement conducts a search for the suspect.
The Providence Police Department has an extremely heavy presence on Hope Street near the university and is urging the public to exercise extreme caution and avoid the area. The tragic event occurred during the university’s final exam period for the fall semester.
