Police responded to an active shooting on Saturday (December 13, 2025) on campus at Brown University in Providence, according to the school’s alert system.

Multiple people were shot at Brown University, the prestigious Ivy League school in Rhode Island, said Kristy DosReis, a public information officer for the city of Providence

“Multiple shot in the area of Brown University. This is an active investigation. Please shelter in place or avoid the area until further notice,” police in Providence, Rhode Island said on X.

Officials initially said a suspect was in custody, before saying that was not in fact the case and police were still searching for a suspect or suspects.

The incident was reported near the Barus & Holley building, a seven-story structure that houses the School of Engineeri

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