There was a deadly shooting on Brown University’s campus this weekend and the situation is still very serious. Law enforcement activity and disruptions to normal campus operations are continuing into today.
Key facts
Two people were killed and at least nine others were injured when a gunman opened fire in the Barus & Holley engineering and physics building during exams on Saturday afternoon. Most or all of the victims reported so far are believed to be students, and several remain in critical but stable condition.
Campus status today
Brown University placed the campus and surrounding area under a shelter‑in‑place and lockdown order that extended into the night and early today while police searched for the shooter. Administrative buildings inside a defined perimeter were evacuated by law enforcement, and residential buildings in that area were told to continue sheltering in place.
Classes, exams, and work
Faculty who had exams scheduled for today (Sunday, December 14) were instructed to cancel them, with more academic guidance to come from the university. Non‑emergency overnight staff were told not to report to work while the shelter‑in‑place remains in effect.
Safety and investigation
The suspect had not yet been taken into custody as of the latest public updates, and a large police search in and around campus is ongoing. A previous report of a second shooting nearby was investigated and found to be unfounded, but everyone in the area has been urged to stay inside and follow official alerts.
What you can do now
- Check the university’s main website and official alert system frequently for the latest, especially about safety instructions and class/exam changes.
- If you are on or near campus, follow all shelter‑in‑place or evacuation orders from university and local authorities and contact friends/family to let them know you are safe when you can do so securely.
