Brown University issued an emergency alert reporting an active shooter situation on its Providence campus, with one suspect in custody. Students were instructed to shelter in place, lock doors, and silence phones.
The scene at Brown University is AWFUL.
— Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) December 13, 2025
Police from Brown and the City of Providence responded near an engineering building on the east side of campus, and the number of injuries remains unknown.
Journalist Nick Sortor has posted live scanner audio stating that authorities believe there may be up to 20 victims, though that number remains unconfirmed. Today is the second day of final exams.
🚨 BREAKING: MASS CASUALTY event declared at Brown University as now a possible 20 VICTIMS reported following an active shooter situation
Several reports that a masked suspect is now IN CUSTODY, thankfully
Say a prayer for these victims. The exact number of deceased versus… pic.twitter.com/6FetYiAHU5
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 13, 2025
There are conflicting reports on whether the shooter is in custody.
🚨 BREAKING UPDATE: After originally saying a shooter was in custody, Brown University is now saying the shooter is AT LARGE
Shooter was reportedly masked during the incident.
STAY ALERT IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND! pic.twitter.com/VBxo03twET
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 13, 2025
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