🚨 MASS SHOOTING AT BROWN UNIVERSITY – INCIDENT BLOG – NO SUSPECTS
Authorities investigating the Brown University shooting have released additional surveillance video showing a person of interest near campus around the time of the attack. Police also confirmed that an individual previously detained was released without charges. The suspect remains at large, and the investigation is ongoing.
Map showing the Brown University campus near Barus & Holley and surrounding streets as police respond to an active shooter incident. Shelter in place orders remain in effect.
Location: Brown University, Providence, RI Status: Active incident – Two dead, nine injured; No Suspect Time: Last updated – December 15, 23:30 PST
Brown University Shooting Investigation Updated as Police Release New Video
By SHR Media Staff
Authorities investigating the shooting at Brown University have released additional surveillance video as the search continues for the suspect responsible for the deadly attack on campus earlier this month.
The shooting occurred during a final exam review session inside the Barus & Holley Engineering Building in Providence, Rhode Island. Two students were killed and several others were injured. The suspect remains at large.
New Surveillance Video Released
Providence Police and federal investigators released new video footage showing a person of interest moving through areas near the Brown University campus around the time of the shooting. Officials say the footage is being shared publicly in hopes that members of the community may recognize the individual or provide information that advances the investigation.
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Law enforcement emphasized that the video does not show the shooting itself, nor does it clearly depict a weapon. Investigators say the footage is part of a broader review of surveillance, doorbell camera video, and other digital evidence collected since the attack.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the individual shown in the video to contact law enforcement immediately.
Investigation Remains Active
State and federal agencies, including the FBI, continue to work alongside Providence Police to analyze evidence and pursue leads. Investigators have not released a suspect description beyond what is shown in the newly released video and have not announced a motive for the attack.
Authorities confirmed that the investigation remains active and ongoing, and that public assistance could play a key role in identifying the suspect.
A reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the case.
Campus Response
Brown University has maintained increased security measures following the shooting and canceled remaining academic activities as students and faculty continue to process the incident. Vigils and memorials have been held on campus to honor the victims.
University officials have stated they are cooperating fully with law enforcement and will provide updates to the campus community as new information becomes available.
#BREAKING: The FBI and @ProvidenceRIPD are releasing new images of a person of interest in the mass shooting at Brown University on 12/13/25. The #FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individual.… pic.twitter.com/OhpnsN9fds
The shooting occurred inside a Brown University academic building during a scheduled review session
Two students were killed and multiple others were injured
The suspect remains unidentified and at large
New surveillance video has been released showing a person of interest near campus
A previously detained individual was released without charges
The investigation remains active
SHR Media will continue to update this story as additional verified information is released by authorities
Official university communications are provided below for reference only. SHR Media is not affiliated with Brown University and does not control the content or timing of campus alerts.
For the most current and complete information, readers should consult Brown University directly.
Official Updates (Brown University / BrownUAlert)
Official university communications are provided below for reference only. SHR Media is not affiliated with Brown University and does not control the content or timing of campus alerts.
For the most current and complete information, readers should consult Brown University directly.
Law Enforcement — Update: Providence Police and federal investigators released additional surveillance video showing a person of interest
near the Brown University campus around the time of the shooting.
Authorities stated the footage does not show the shooting itself or a visible weapon
and was released to assist the public in identifying potential leads.
December 15, Afternoon ET
Law Enforcement — Update: Officials confirmed that an individual
previously detained as a person of interest was released without charges following further review of evidence.
Authorities emphasized that the suspect responsible for the shooting remains at large and the investigation is ongoing.
December 14, 8:39 AM ET
Brown University — Update: Sharpe Refectory is now open to all students in need of food.
On-campus services and support resources remain available for students who remain on campus.
December 14, 8:24 AM ET
Brown University — Academic Update: Brown University announced that all remaining undergraduate, graduate, and medical classes, exams, papers, and projects
for the Fall 2025 semester are canceled.
Students are free to leave campus if able.
University leadership cited concern for student wellbeing following the shooting.
December 14, 8:15 AM ET
Brown University — President’s Update: President Christina Paxson confirmed that Providence police identified and detained a person of interest earlier in the investigation.
The shelter-in-place order was lifted for the full campus.
Police activity continued in limited areas designated as an active crime scene.
December 14, 5:42 AM ET
BrownUAlert — Update: Providence police advised that the shelter-in-place order ended for the entire Brown campus.
Access remained restricted in areas still considered an active crime scene.
Individuals leaving the police perimeter may not have been allowed to return.
December 14, 1:54 AM ET
BrownUAlert — Update: Law enforcement continued evacuations
from administrative buildings inside the police perimeter using RIPTA buses and Brown shuttles.
At that time, the shelter-in-place order remained in effect.
December 14, 1:53 AM ET
Brown University — Overnight Update: Brown confirmed that all nine hospitalized victims were students.
Six were listed as critical but stable, one critical, one stable, and one treated and released.
Two students were confirmed deceased.
The campus remained under shelter-in-place at that time.
December 13, 11:06 PM ET
BrownUAlert — Urgent: Law enforcement agencies established a perimeter around a portion of Brown’s campus.
Individuals in residential buildings within the perimeter were instructed to shelter in place.
Police escorted individuals from administrative buildings to safe locations.
December 13, 9:29 PM ET
BrownUAlert — Urgent: The Brown campus remained in lockdown.
All community members were instructed to remain sheltered in place.
Law enforcement response continued.
December 13, 8:28 PM ET
BrownUAlert — Urgent: The Brown campus remained in lockdown.
All community members were instructed to shelter in place.
December 13, 7:49 PM ET
Update: A response at 339 Thayer Street,
approximately six blocks from campus, was confirmed to be related to the shooting.
Officials identified the individual as the 11th victim,
treated for a minor injury believed to be consistent with a ricochet.
December 13, 7:30 PM ET
BrownUAlert — Urgent: Situation remained ongoing.
Continue to shelter in place.
Law enforcement remained on scene.
December 13, 6:33 PM ET
Brown University — Update: Brown confirmed two deceased victims from the shooting at Barus & Holley Engineering.
Eight additional victims were hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
A shelter-in-place order remained in effect.
No suspect was in custody at that time.
December 13, 6:05 PM ET
Brown University — Update: The situation remained an active crime scene.
Multiple victims were transported to local hospitals.
Exams were scheduled in the affected building.
Senior leadership operated under emergency command.
December 13, 5:52 PM ET
BrownUAlert — Urgent: Situation remained ongoing.
Continue to shelter in place.
Law enforcement on site.
December 13, 5:27 PM ET
BrownUAlert — Urgent: Report of shots fired near Governor Street.
Continue to shelter in place.
Law enforcement responding.
December 13, 5:11 PM ET
BrownUAlert — Urgent: Continue to shelter in place.
Remain away from Barus & Holley Engineering.
Police reported no suspect in custody at that time.
Emergency medical personnel were on scene.
December 13, 4:22 PM ET
BrownUAlert — Urgent (Initial): Active shooter reported near Barus & Holley Engineering.
Lock doors, silence phones, and stay hidden.
Follow guidance: RUN, HIDE, FIGHT.
Video 3: We are requesting the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest in Saturday's incident at Brown University. Please share these video clips and direct all tips to 401-272-3121 or https://t.co/8a1yEMYJyapic.twitter.com/65EhywRyh1
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unverified information.
Sources: Brown University official statements; BrownUAlert emergency notifications;
Providence Police Department; Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office;
Federal Bureau of Investigation; on-scene press briefings and released surveillance materials.
