Police have detained a person of interest following a deadly shooting at Brown University that killed two students and injured nine others, authorities confirmed on Sunday. The incident triggered a major security response and led to hours long shelter orders across the campus and surrounding neighborhoods in Providence, Rhode Island.
Officials said the earlier directive for students and residents to shelter in place was lifted later on Saturday evening after police secured the area. The shooting at Brown University adds to a growing number of mass shootings recorded across the United States this year, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive. The group classifies a mass shooting as an incident where four or more people are killed or injured, excluding the attacker.
What We Know About the Brown University Shooting So Far
The violence unfolded at around 4 PM local time inside a classroom at the Holley engineering building, located on the eastern side of the Brown University campus. Final exams were underway at the time, with students gathered for review sessions. University officials said the building contains numerous laboratories, classrooms and lecture halls used heavily during exam periods.
An economics professor told local media that the shooting occurred during a course review led by a teaching assistant. According to her account, the gunman entered the room, shouted briefly and began firing. Students attempted to flee or take cover as chaos erupted inside the classroom.
Investigators said they were still working to determine how the suspect gained access to the first floor room. While the building doors were unlocked, classrooms hosting exams typically required badge access, according to Providence Mayor Brett Smiley. Students studying in a nearby library described receiving an active shooter alert and remaining away from windows while waiting for police assistance. Officers later escorted them out after conducting security checks.
Inside the Brown University Shooting: Victims, Motive, and Police Findings
Brown University President Christina Paxson confirmed that all victims in the shooting were students. She called the incident deeply devastating for the university community and expressed condolences to the families affected. The university said it is providing support to the families of the two students who lost their lives.
City officials reported that one injured victim remains in critical condition, while several others are in stable condition at local hospitals. One individual with minor injuries has been released. Another victim suffered non life threatening injuries caused by debris rather than a gunshot wound.
Police said the detained person of interest is a man in his thirties who was arrested overnight at a hotel. Authorities confirmed he is not currently enrolled at Brown University. CCTV footage released earlier showed a suspect dressed in black walking away from the scene, though no weapon was visible and a firearm has not yet been recovered.
Brown University Shooting: Key Facts, Timeline, and Latest Investigation Updates
Some areas of the Brown University campus remain restricted as the investigation continues. Approximately two thousand students were relocated to safe locations overnight, with many local residents offering shelter. The university announced that all remaining exams and academic deadlines would be postponed. President Donald Trump described the shooting as tragic and said prayers were with the victims and their families.
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Source: BBC
