DECEMBER 13 2025

Multiple people shot near Brown University, police say

Multiple people were shot near Brown University in Providence, R.I., on Saturday, according to police. The Providence Police Department is actively investigating the incident and has urged the public to shelter in place. As of Saturday afternoon, no suspect is in custody, and the university is collaborating with various law enforcement agencies in the search. An alert was issued stating the shooter was seen near the Barus and Holley building, which contains the School of Engineering and Physics Department. The university reiterated the shelter-in-place order and advised people to stay away from the Barus and Holley area. This is a developing story.

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