Brown University mass shooting live updates: Person of interest in custody Eryn Dion, Katie Mulvaney and Katie Landeck, USA TODAY NETWORK December 14, 2025 at 4:36 AM 0 Providence, Rhode Island, authorities have confirmed that a person of interest in connection with the mass shooting at Brown University on Dec. 13 is in police custody. The shooting, which happened around 4 p.m., left at least two students dead and nine other students injured.
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Eryn Dion, Katie Mulvaney and Katie Landeck, USA TODAY NETWORK December 14, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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Providence, Rhode Island, authorities have confirmed that a person of interest in connection with the mass shooting at Brown University on Dec. 13 is in police custody.
The shooting, which happened around 4 p.m., left at least two students dead and nine other students injured. Law enforcement worked well into the night to clear and evacuate Brown University buildings and bring students to the established reunification center, The Providence Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network reported.
Here's what we know so far:
'The people of Providence can breathe a little easier this morning'
At a 7 a.m. press briefing, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley confirmed that a person of interest has been detained in the mass shooting at Brown University on Dec. 13.
"The people of Providence can breathe a little easier this morning," Smiley said.
Providence Police Chief Col. Oscar Perez could not confirm many details, but he said that next, law enforcement will coordinate with prosecutors, collect evidence, conduct interviews and collect more details.
Police initially described the suspect as male, wearing all black and possibly in his 30's. Perez confirmed the description n the morning press conference.
Ted Docks, with the FBI Boston Field Office, commended local law enforcement and said that the collaboration was integral to developing a suspect and taking them into custody within 24 hours.
Police in Coventry, Rhode Island, confirmed that he was detained at around 3:45 a.m. on a hotel on Centre of New England Boulevard, but would not pinpoint which hotel.
The Centre of New England is a large commercial and residential development, with several hotels, as well as a Walmart, Home Depot and BJs.
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Police responded to reports of an active shooter on Brown University's campus in Providence, Rhode Island on Dec. 13, 2025
Shelter in place order lifted on Brown campus, surrounding area
Brown University announced in a 5:42 a.m. alert that the Providence police advised the university that the shelter in place order ended for the entire Brown campus.
However, police activity would continue in areas that are still considered an active crime scene.
"Be advised that access to these areas of campus continues to be limited. Within the police perimeter, including Minden Hall and nearby apartment buildings, community members who leave those buildings will be unable to return. It is important to follow instructions from law enforcement at all times," the alert stated.
Smiley said in a 7 a.m. press conference that the order has also been ended for everyone in the Brown area as well.
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