A Mysterious Shooting at Brown University

A person initially held for the Brown University shooting was released, bringing the search for the real shooter back to square one.

Incident Details

• Location: Barus and Holley building (home to the School of Engineering and Physics Department)
• Casualties:
• 2 deaths
• 9 injured (7 stable, 1 critical but stable, 1 discharged)
• Victims: All students, including a recent graduate of Durham Academy (North Carolina) who is critically wounded.

Official Statements

• Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha: "We have a killer out there."
• Providence Mayor Brett Smiley:
• No signs of further threats to the public.
• Person of interest released due to insufficient evidence.

Investigation Update

• Authorities captured a person of interest at a Coventry, Rhode Island hotel but lacked evidence to hold them.
• No additional suspect images released to the public.
• Providence Police shared a video of a man in black, last seen exiting the building wearing a dark camouflage mask.

University Response

• Brown University President Christina Paxson:
• "A deeply tragic day for Brown and the local community."
• All remaining classes, exams, and projects for the fall 2025 semester canceled.

Background

• Brown University: Private Ivy League institution with 7,300 undergraduates and 3,000+ graduates.
• Incident occurred on Saturday, the second day of final exams.