Brown University shooting: Police say multiple people 'shot' DW 12/13/2025
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""Multiple shot in the area of Brown University. This is an active investigation. Please shelter in place or avoid the area until further notice," Providence Police wrote on X. There were no immediate details about the victims' conditions or the circumstances of the shooting. In a post on his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump said "the FBI is on the scene" and that "the suspect is in custody.""
"Earlier, officials said a suspect was in custody, but the school emergency alert system later said "police do not have a suspect in custody and continue to search for suspect(s)." What we know so far about the Brown University shooting "Report of shots fired near Governor Street," according to the school's emergency alert system. The shooting was taking place near the Barus & Holley building, which houses the School of Engineering and Physics Department."
Several people were shot on Brown University's campus in Providence, prompting police to declare an active investigation and advise shelter-in-place. Providence Police posted on X: "Multiple shot in the area of Brown University... Please shelter in place or avoid the area until further notice." There were no immediate details about victims' conditions or circumstances. President Donald Trump posted that "the FBI is on the scene" and that "the suspect is in custody." Earlier officials reported a suspect in custody, but the school's emergency alert later said "police do not have a suspect in custody and continue to search for suspect(s)." Shots were reported near Governor Street by the Barus & Holley engineering building. The school has about 11,000 students.
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