Chaos at Brown University: Active Shooter Incident Amid Final Exams

An active shooter incident at Brown University prompted an emergency alert urging students and staff to shelter in place during final exams. Police are investigating the shooting near the School of Engineering. The suspect remains at large as police gather details on the victims' conditions and circumstances.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Providence | Updated: 14-12-2025 04:22 IST | Created: 14-12-2025 04:22 IST
Chaos at Brown University: Active Shooter Incident Amid Final Exams
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An alarming active shooter situation unfolded at Brown University, leading to an emergency alert that led students and staff to quickly seek shelter. This incident struck during the university's second day of final exams, significantly heightening the tension on the campus.

The shooting reportedly occurred near the Barus and Holley building, noted for housing countless laboratories, classrooms, and the university's School of Engineering. University officials initially reported that a suspect was in custody, but later alerts clarified that police were still actively searching for one or more suspects involved in the incident.

The Providence Police Department is actively investigating, seeking information regarding the victims' conditions and the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Brown University, hosting about 7,300 undergraduates, faced this unexpected disruption, unsettling its academic community in this critical exam period.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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