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URGENT NEWS: A day overwhelmed with grief, as FPI revealed the list of victims in the shooting at Brown University, which left 2 people dead and 9 others injured. The tragedy deepened further when it was confirmed that one of the victims was a player from the Edmonton Oilers…
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URGENT NEWS: A Day Overwhelmed With Grief — Brown University Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Nine Injured
Providence, Rhode Island — December 13, 2025 — A tragic mass shooting erupted on the Ivy League campus of Brown University on Saturday afternoon, leaving the academic community and the nation in deep mourning. The violent attack, which occurred during final exam week, claimed the lives of two students and wounded nine others, sending shockwaves through Providence and beyond.
What Happened
Shortly after 4:00 p.m. EST, gunfire erupted inside the Barus & Holley building, which houses classrooms and labs for engineering and physics students. Officials say the shooting took place during a review session ahead of final exams.
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Witnesses reported terrifying moments as students sought cover, hid under desks, and emergency alerts ordered campus-wide shelter-in-place.
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Devastating Toll
2 people killed: Both were confirmed as Brown University students.
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9 others injured: All were taken to Rhode Island Hospital, with several in critical or critical-but-stable condition.
The Guardian
At this time, authorities have not publicly released the names of the victims. University leaders emphasized that most of those shot were students and urged the community to respect families’ privacy.
New York Post
Suspect and Investigation
On Sunday morning, police announced that a person of interest, a 24-year-old man from Wisconsin, was taken into custody at a hotel in nearby Coventry, Rhode Island. No charges have yet been filed, and authorities continue to investigate the connection between the individual and the shooting.
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Federal agencies, including the FBI and ATF, are assisting local law enforcement in the probe. Officials have also released surveillance footage and are calling for tips from the public.
The Guardian
Community Response
Brown University President Christina H. Paxson called the incident “unimaginable” and said it was a day no academic community should ever have to endure.
The Guardian
Vigils and memorials have begun across campus and in the city, with students, faculty, and residents paying tribute to the victims. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley echoed the sentiment, saying the city stands “heartbroken” with the Brown community.
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Leadership and Condolences
National leaders, including President Donald Trump, have offered condolences and prayers for the victims and their families. The tragedy has reignited discussions around campus security and gun violence as the nation grapples with yet another mass shooting.
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