BREAKING: Brown University reports active shooter

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Active shooter on campus, Department of Public Safety reports​

The alert and call were sent to students immediately by DPS following the incident, urging students to hide, run or evacuate until further notice.​

A photo of the DPS office.

Video footage obtained by The Herald showed several police officers on campus, as well as several emergency vehicles on the surrounding roads.

Media by Aaron Seto | The Brown Daily Herald
By Ian Ritter and Emily Feil
December 13, 2025 | 4:35pm EST



An active shooter is present on Brown’s campus near Barus and Holley, according to an alert sent out by the Department of Public Safety. An update from DPS reported that one suspect was in custody as of 4:50 p.m.

Video footage obtained by The Herald showed several police officers on campus, as well as several emergency vehicles on the surrounding roads. Additional footage depicted several individuals lying on the ground near the Sciences Library appearing to be assisted by police.

Several buildings have been placed on lockdown.

The alert and call was sent to students immediately by DPS following the incident, urging students to hide, run or evacuate until further notice.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.




 
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