Active Shooter at Brown University Leaves Multiple Victims; Shelter-in-Place Ongoing

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (December 13, 2024) — An active shooter incident at Brown University this afternoon has left multiple victims hospitalized and a suspect at large, university officials confirmed.
The shooting occurred near the Barus & Holley Engineering building around 4:22 p.m. EST. Brown University immediately issued a shelter-in-place order, instructing students and staff to lock doors, silence phones, and remain hidden.
According to Brown’s emergency information website, multiple shooting victims have been transported to local hospitals, though their conditions have not been disclosed. Support services are on-site at a secure location for relocated students.
As of 6:10 p.m., law enforcement confirmed that a reported secondary shooting near Governor Street was unfounded. However, the primary situation remains active and dangerous.
Current Status:

• Suspect: Not in custody; police continue active search
• Campus: Shelter-in-place order remains in effect for all community members
• Response: Multiple law enforcement agencies and emergency medical personnel are on scene
  “We are very grateful to law enforcement and emergency medical personnel,” the university stated. “Our first priority is the safety of our community.”
  Students, faculty, and staff are urged to continue sheltering in place, follow all law enforcement instructions, and avoid the Barus & Holley area until further notice.
  This is a developing story. Official updates are available on Brown University’s Emergency Information website.