This is a developing story.
Another horrific mass shooting has just occurred — this time at Brown University, a private liberal arts school in Rhode Island.
Multiple people were shot when a gunman reportedly opened fire during final exams near the university’s engineering building.
At least two were killed, with eight more in critical condition at the hospital.
Some reports are indicating that at least 20 victims in total were injured during the shooting.
A suspect has not been identified or apprehended at this time.
Here’s everything we know so far about the terrible incident:
🚨#BREAKING: Brown University in Rhode Island says a suspect remains at large following a mass shooting on campus. Authorities confirm that no suspect is currently in custody. Initial reports indicate between 20 and 30 people were shot, with multiple casualties and fatalities…
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) December 13, 2025
🚨 BREAKING: Active shooter at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island
Believed to be at least six casuaIties so far, as more victims continue being found, per radio traffic
The masked gunman is currently at large.
Pray for the students at Brown 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/yn5QnrJblE
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 13, 2025
The shooting has been declared a mass casualty event.
BREAKING: Authorities have declared the shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island a mass casualty event.
Early reports suggesting as many as 20 victims.
Heartbreaking. Please pray for all involved.
pic.twitter.com/CykFcAnyz0— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) December 13, 2025
Officials provided a briefing on the mass shooting:
🚨 BREAKING: Two people have died, and eight more are hospitalized after a shooting at Brown University, officials say. A shooter has not yet been taken into custody. pic.twitter.com/oP1dJ25Ioi
— Fox News (@FoxNews) December 13, 2025
A mother living a parent’s worst nightmare during the shooting called in to Fox News in order to share the text exchange she had with her son, who is a student at Brown University.
Watch the gut-wrenching clip here:
🚨 BREAKING: Heart-wrenching moment as mother of a student at Brown University's mass shooting recalls her text exchange with her son
"The first text I get – 'mom, there's a live shooting on campus, I'm going to run, I love you.'"
"We've only been texting, I'm getting live… pic.twitter.com/gA59fub8rB
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 13, 2025
The university is still under a shelter-in-place order as police continue to investigate and search for the shooter.
CNN provided the latest update:
Two people have died and eight others are hospitalized in critical but stable condition, according to a 6:34 p.m. ET Brown University alert.
No shooter is in custody, the university said, and the shelter-in-place order is still active.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee released this statement following the shooting:
We are actively monitoring the shooting at @BrownUniversity. Our teams at @RIStatePolice and @RhodeIslandEMA are working closely with local law enforcement.
Please stay clear of the area and monitor official channels for updates.
Praying for our community.
— Governor Dan McKee (@GovDanMcKee) December 13, 2025
President Trump has also been briefed on the shooting.
The White House X account shared his Truth Social posts:
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 13, 2025
President Trump also addressed the shooting after arriving back from the
Watch here:
🚨 JUST IN – PRESIDENT TRUMP ON BROWN UNIVERSITY SHOOTING: "All we can do right now is pray for the victims and for those that were very badly hurt.” 🙏
"I've been FULLY briefed."pic.twitter.com/8ZX4OErTgn
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 14, 2025
Absolutely tragic.
Please pray for all of the victims and their families.
We’ll continue to bring you updates as they come in.
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