Authorities have not released the identity of a suspect in a shooting at Brown University on Saturday afternoon that left two students dead and nine others wounded, though police say a man in his 20s has been detained as a person of interest following an overnight manhunt.
The DX Brief
- The shooting occurred around 4 p.m. Saturday inside a classroom in the Barus and Holley engineering building
- The attack took place during a review session ahead of final exams
- Two Brown University students were killed, and nine others were wounded, officials said
- All victims were students, according to university and police officials
- A man in his 20s was detained early Sunday morning and is considered a person of interest
- The individual was taken into custody around 3:45 a.m. at a hotel in Coventry, Rhode Island, approximately 17 miles south of campus
- FBI, ATF, U.S. Marshals, and state and local law enforcement assisted in the operation
- FBI Director Kash Patel said geolocation technology helped authorities locate the person of interest
- Investigators say the shooter fired more than 40 rounds from a handgun, according to law enforcement officials
- Authorities have not announced charges, released the suspect’s identity, or confirmed a motive
- Brown University postponed all remaining classes, exams, and academic requirements for the Fall 2025 semester
- Campus shelter-in-place orders have been lifted, though portions of the campus remain active crime scenes
- City and university officials say there is no ongoing threat to the public
Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing, with additional updates expected once evidence review and interviews are complete. Law enforcement agencies have urged patience as the case continues to develop.
Update (Dec. 14, 2025):
Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez said Sunday evening that the individual previously detained as a person of interest in the Brown University shooting will be released, as investigators continue pursuing additional leads.
Perez said no charges have been filed and emphasized that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
The Dallas Express will continue to update this story as authorities release confirmed information.
