Brown University shooting: At least 2 killed

Skip next section Mayor gives final update as shelter-in-place order continues December 14, 2025 Mayor gives final update as shelter-in-place order continues Providence Mayor Brett Smiley just gave what he said would be the last update of the evening unless there are "meaningful updates or breaking news." The latest briefing comes after local police released a surveillance video of the person they believe to be the shooter. Smiley told reporters there is still no useful video from inside the building where the shooting took place. Authorities said they are still canvassing the area. According to Brown University, "law enforcement agencies have established a perimeter around a portion of Brown's campus." It also said the shelter-in-place order remains in effect for all locations, both inside and outside the perimeter, and that no one should move across or near campus unless escorted by law enforcement. https://p.dw.com/p/55Jhs Skip next section Police release footage of suspected shooter December 14, 2025 Police release footage of suspected shooter Officials have released footage of the suspect. They are looking for a male dressed in black, who deputy police chief Timothy O'Hara said may have been wearing a camouflage mask and could be in his 30s. The surveillance video shows the suspect leaving the building where the shooting took place. In the video, the suspect is seen wearing dark clothing. His face is not visible. While there is video footage from the building, authorities do not yet have a video of the suspect from inside Brown University's Barus and Holley building. Police have asked those who may recognize the suspect's walking or have heard something to come forward. https://p.dw.com/p/55JhV Skip next section Brown University Shooting: Latest updates December 14, 2025 Brown University Shooting: Latest updates Five hours after Brown University's alert of an active shooter, the suspect is still on the loose. Here are the latest updates after the news conference given by Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, Timothy O'Hara, the deputy Providence police chief, and Brown University President Christina Paxson: What authorities say A video showing an image of the suspect will be shared Two people killed were students There are in total 11 victims The shooting took place inside a classroom on the first floor The gunman could be in his 30s What authorities don't know How the suspect entered the building What kind of gun was used How many students were inside the classroom https://p.dw.com/p/55JhC Skip next section Number of injuries rises to 9, Providence mayor says December 14, 2025 Number of injuries rises to 9, Providence mayor says Providence Mayor Brett Smiley revised the number of people injured in the Brown University shooting to nine, adding that the additional victim's injuries are not life-threatening. This person did not suffer a gunshot wound, he added. Smiley repeated that the shelter-in-place remains in effect. https://p.dw.com/p/55JhB Skip next section US mass shootings in 2025 so far December 14, 2025 US mass shootings in 2025 so far In the United States, mass shootings at schools, workplaces and places of worship occur far more frequently than in many other developed countries. The Gun Violence Archive , a non-profit organization that tracks gun violence in the US, has recorded 389 mass shootings — any incident where four or more people, excluding the shooter, are injured or killed — so far this year. In 2024, there were more than 500 mass shootings recorded nationwide, according to the archive. The right to own guns is protected by the Second Amendment to the US Constitution. Regulations vary widely by state, with some allowing easy access to firearms. About four out of ten adults in the US live in households with a firearm, and 32% say they own a gun themselves, according to a 2023 survey by the Pew Research Center . https://p.dw.com/p/55Jfk Skip next section 'Students should be able to learn in peace': Reactions to shooting at Brown University December 14, 2025 'Students should be able to learn in peace': Reactions to shooting at Brown University "All we can do right now is pray for the victims," President Donald Trump told reporters in brief remarks at the White House. "Terrible news out of Rhode Island this evening," Vice President JD Vance said in a post on X. "Students should be able to learn in peace, not fear gun violence," said Elizabeth Warren , a Democratic senator for Massachusetts. Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer posted, "No student, professor, or any American should fear for their life when on campus. We must do more to stop this senseless gun violence." https://p.dw.com/p/55Jfe Skip next section IN PICTURES: Brown University shooting December 14, 2025 IN PICTURES: Brown University shooting https://p.dw.com/p/55JfU Skip next section What to know about Brown University December 14, 2025 What to know about Brown University Brown Univeristy is the seventh-oldest college in the US Image: Mark Stockwell/AP Photo/picture alliance Brown University is one of the eight schools in the Ivy League, a group of elite institutions Founded in 1764, it is one of the oldest universities in the US It is located in Providence, the capital city of Rhode Island, in the northeast The school is around 50 miles (80 kilometers) from Boston and 180 miles from New York City There are about 7,300 undergraduates and just over 3,100 graduate students, according to the school's 'Brown by the Numbers' page https://p.dw.com/p/55JfS Skip next section Shooting occurred during final exams, provost says December 14, 2025 Shooting occurred during final exams, provost says The shooting took place near the Barus & Holley building Image: Kimberlee Kruesi/AP Photo/picture alliance Final exams were taking place when a shooter opened fire on Saturday afternoon, Brown University Provost Frank Doyle said. The shooting took place near the Barus & Holley building, which houses the university's School of Engineering and Physics department. "We are working immediately to determine who was in the building at the time of the shooting. We had multiple exams scheduled in that building from 2 pm to 5 pm," according to the Ivy League school. https://p.dw.com/p/55JdH Skip next section Police still searching for shooter at Brown University December 14, 2025 Police still searching for shooter at Brown University "We do not have a shooter in custody at this time," Providence Mayor Brett Smiley told a news conference. He said that a shelter-in-place was in effect for the area. Brown University also said that "the shooter or shooters still are not in custody at this time." The suspect was a male who was dressed in black and last seen leaving the building, according to Timothy O'Hara, Deputy Chief of Police. Earlier, US President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that "the suspect is in custody," only to later reverse the statement. Officials also initially reported that a suspect was in custody. https://p.dw.com/p/55JcU Skip next section FBI agents on the scene of the shooting, FBI chief says December 14, 2025 FBI agents on the scene of the shooting, FBI chief says Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel said on Saturday that FBI personnel were on the scene of the shooting. "Please pray for all those involved. We will update with more information as we are able," Patel said. https://p.dw.com/p/55JcJ Skip next section 2 dead, 8 critically injured in Brown University shooting December 14, 2025 2 dead, 8 critically injured in Brown University shooting Two people have died in the shooting at Brown University, said Brett Smiley, mayor of Providence, at a press conference. Eight people are in a critical but stable condition at Rhode Island Hospital, he added. Smiley declined to say whether the victims were students. Police were still searching for the suspect. https://p.dw.com/p/55JcQ Skip next section 'Multiple' shot at Brown University, police say December 14, 2025 'Multiple' shot at Brown University, police say 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 X. Police did not give immediate details about the victims' conditions or the circumstances of the shooting. Brown University said the victims "have been transported to local hospitals." https://p.dw.com/p/55Jah Skip next section What do we know so far about the Brown University shooting? December 14, 2025 What do we know so far about the Brown University shooting? An active shooter was operating near Brown University's Barus & Holley The seven-story complex houses the university's School of Engineering and Physics department Police confirm that 'multiple' people have been shot Authorities say the suspect is still at large Officials caution that information remains preliminary The Ivy League school has about 11,000 students https://p.dw.com/p/55JZh Skip next section Welcome to our coverage of the Brown University shooting December 14, 2025 Welcome to our coverage of the Brown University shooting Police are responding to an active shooting situation at Brown University in Rhode Island. Police say "multiple" people have been shot and the suspect is still at large. Not much more is clear at this point, but stay tuned as we bring you the latest. https://p.dw.com/p/55JZi Show more posts