Police search Brown University after a campus shooting kills two and wounds nine during final exams. Latest updates from Providence authorities.
Shooting During Final Exams at Brown University
Police launched an extensive search across Brown University’s campus and nearby residential neighborhoods after a shooter killed two people and wounded nine others on Saturday afternoon, authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred during final exams at the Ivy League institution in Providence, Rhode Island.
University President Christina Paxson said most of the victims were students, underscoring the devastating impact on the campus community.
Victims and Injuries Confirmed
Officials reported that nine people with gunshot wounds were transported to Rhode Island Hospital. One victim remained in critical condition, while others were listed as stable or receiving intensive care. Another individual was injured by fragments during the incident.
Hospital spokespersons confirmed that medical teams responded immediately following the shooting.
Police Search for Armed Suspect
According to Providence police, the suspect is a male dressed in dark clothing, last seen leaving the engineering building where the shooting occurred.
Surveillance footage captured the suspect walking away, though facial identification was not possible.
Authorities believe the shooter used a handgun, and investigators continue working to determine how the individual accessed a classroom used for final exams.
Campus Lockdown and Evacuations
Law enforcement officers searched academic buildings, dormitories, and nearby homes as a shelter-in-place order remained active for several hours.
Tactical units later escorted students from buildings into secure locations, including a campus fitness center.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley urged residents near campus to remain indoors until authorities lifted restrictions.
Witness Accounts from Students
Students described scenes of panic and confusion. Some hide under desks, turned off lights, or sought shelter in nearby businesses.
Others described watching armed officers surround buildings as emergency alerts continued throughout the evening.
One doctoral student reported narrowly leaving the building minutes before gunfire erupted.
University and Government Response
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee called the shooting “unthinkable” and pledged full state support to locate the suspect.
University officials initially believed a suspect was in custody but later clarified the search remained active. Federal and state agencies are assisting local police.
Background on Campus and Gun Laws
Brown University, founded in 1764, enrolls more than 10,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs.
Rhode Island maintains some of the strictest firearm laws in the U.S., including a recently passed assault-weapon ban set to take effect next year.
Latest Updates
The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities continue urging the public to avoid the area and report any information related to the suspect.
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