Brown University Cancels Semester Amid Manhunt for Shooter After Deadly Campus Attack
Brown University canceled all classes and exams for the semester after a deadly shooting killed two students and injured nine, prompting an intensified police manhunt.
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Overview
- A mass shooting occurred at Brown University on Saturday around 4 p.m. during final exams, with a gunman firing over 40 rounds in an engineering classroom.
- The attack tragically killed two students and injured nine others, causing campus chaos and leading students to hide in classrooms during the incident.
- Of the nine wounded, one student has been released from the hospital, seven are in critical but stable condition, and one remains in critical condition.
- Police initially detained a 24-year-old person of interest but released them, and are now intensifying their search for the unknown gunman responsible for the violence.
- Brown University canceled all remaining classes and exams for the semester due to safety concerns, with the mayor confirming no further credible threats.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing the investigative challenges and the broader emotional impact of gun violence. They highlight the "setback" in the manhunt and the "chaos" on campus, while prominently featuring a student survivor's personal account to underscore the tragic, recurring nature of such events.
"The release of the person of interest left law enforcement without a known suspect, and authorities pledged to redouble their efforts by asking neighborhood residents and businesses for video surveillance that might help identify the attacker."
Associated Press"The gunman opened fire inside a classroom in the engineering building, getting off more than 40 rounds from a 9 mm handgun, a law enforcement official told the Associated Press."
CBS News"The release of the person of interest left law enforcement without any known suspect, with officials pledging to redouble their efforts by canvassing for video surveillance that could help pinpoint the killer’s identity."
Chicago Tribune"The release of the person of interest left law enforcement without any known suspect, with officials pledging to redouble their efforts by canvassing for video surveillance that could help pinpoint the killer’s identity."
Associated Press"The shooting shook the town of Providence and the community at Brown, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States."
USA TODAY"The outbreak of violence at the Ivy League school shocked the community, just days before students and faculty were preparing to leave for winter break."
NPR"The community is suffering and in pain."
USA TODAY"The shooting erupted Saturday afternoon in the engineering building of the Ivy League school in Providence, Rhode Island, during final exams."
CBS News"The city should be able to "breathe a little easier" after the shelter order was lifted."
BBC News"The arrest followed a fatal mass shooting on Saturday on the school's East Side campus."
ABC News"Police arrest person of interest in Brown University shooting."
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FAQ
Brown’s public statement said the university will provide more information about academic and student services in the coming days but did not specify refunds or prorated housing/meal charge adjustments in the initial notice; Brown’s residential policies show room charges and credits are handled via Residential Life and can include prorated credits depending on withdrawal dates, so students should expect the university to announce specific refund/credit procedures and to contact Residential Life or the Registrar for details.
Brown’s announcement canceled remaining classes, exams and assignments for Fall 2025 and said the university will follow up with information about academic implications; students should await formal guidance from the Provost/Registrar on grading options (e.g., incompletes, credit/no-credit, or term withdrawal) and contact academic advisers or the Registrar for case-specific information.
Police identified a male suspect in his 30s from CCTV and detained him at a Coventry hotel after a tip, and city officials said no other suspects were being sought and the shelter-in-place was lifted; law enforcement (Providence Police and city officials) are leading the ongoing investigation and will release further details as the case develops.[1]
Brown stated students remaining on campus will have access to on-campus services and support and asked community members to focus on safety and well-being while the university coordinates follow-up communications; affected students should contact Brown’s counseling, health services, and campus support offices for immediate assistance.[1]
Brown reported nine students were injured, with eight hospitalized (seven in stable or critical condition) and one released from care, and city officials confirmed the shelter-in-place was lifted after the suspect’s detention; updates on patients’ conditions and campus safety measures will come from hospital statements, Brown University, and local law enforcement as available.[1]
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