Manhunt Continues for Brown University Shooter as Investigation Enters Fifth Day

Authorities in Providence, Rhode Island, are intensifying efforts to identify and apprehend the suspect responsible for the recent shooting at Brown University that resulted in two fatalities and nine injuries.

On December 13, 2025, a gunman entered the Barus and Holley Building on Brown University's campus, opening fire in a first-floor classroom. The attack claimed the lives of two students and wounded nine others.

Providence Police Chief Col. Oscar Perez confirmed that witness descriptions of the shooter align with images of a person of interest captured on surveillance footage. The individual, seen wearing a face covering, was observed walking near Hope and Benevolent streets approximately two hours before the shooting.

Authorities have released a map detailing the areas where the person of interest was present on the day of the incident. They are also seeking to identify another individual seen near the person of interest at the corner of Benevolent and Cooke streets.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley provided updates on the victims' conditions: two have been discharged from the hospital, one remains in critical but stable condition, and five others are in stable condition.

The investigation has been hampered by limited surveillance footage, as the shooting occurred in an area with minimal camera coverage. Authorities are urging the public to provide any relevant information or footage that could assist in identifying the suspect.

The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the gunman.

Brown University has heightened campus security and plans to conduct a comprehensive review of its safety measures. The university acknowledged that while it has an extensive network of security cameras, coverage does not extend to every area across its numerous buildings.

Authorities continue to caution against the spread of misinformation and AI-generated images on social media, emphasizing that official updates will be provided through the Providence Police Department's channels.