{"id":2520984,"date":"2025-12-13T23:08:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T04:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-dead-nine-injured-in-mass-shooting-at-brown-university\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T23:08:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T04:08:54","slug":"two-dead-nine-injured-in-mass-shooting-at-brown-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-dead-nine-injured-in-mass-shooting-at-brown-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Two dead, nine injured in mass shooting at Brown University"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftwo-dead-nine-injured-in-mass-shooting-at-brown-university%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2520984&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/violent-crime-on-the-rise-in-san-diego-calif\/\" title=\"Violent crime on the rise in San Diego, Calif.\">mass shooting occurred<\/a> at Brown University in Providence,Rhode Island,resulting in two deaths and nine injuries,some critically but stable. The incident took place in a first-floor classroom of the Barus and Holley building, which houses the engineering and physics departments, during final exams. The suspect, described as a male dressed in black who fled on foot, is being sought by a large law enforcement presence including FBI and ATF agents. Officials have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/twitter-permanently-bans-journalist-james-okeefe-after-he-releases-videos-damaging-to-cnn\/\" title=\"Twitter Permanently Bans Journalist James O\u2019Keefe After He Releases Videos Damaging To CNN\">released video footage<\/a> of the suspect, though his face is not visible, and no weapon has been recovered yet. The university and nearby areas remain on lockdown as authorities continue their investigation. officials, including Rhode Island&#8217;s governor and President Donald Trump, have expressed condolences and pledged to assist in the manhunt. Lawmakers have also reacted, calling for prayers and legislative action to address gun violence.The situation is ongoing, with updates to follow.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Two dead, nine injured in mass shooting at Brown University<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2443617\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Two people have died and nine others are injured after a mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/rhode-island\">Rhode Island<\/a>, on Saturday, Mayor Brett Smiley announced.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley made the announcement at a press conference alongside state officials including Gov. Brad McKee (D-RI), who called the shooting &ldquo;unthinkable.&rdquo; Eight of the injured are in critical, but stable condition, according to the university. A ninth individual was later reported injured by bullet fragments, though they are expected to fully recover.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3917112\/fbi-warn-antifa-attack-saturdays-lets-go-wa-event\/\">FBI, Tumwater PD warn of possible Antifa attack at Saturday&#8217;s Let&#8217;s Go WA event<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3917091\/los-angeles-mayor-urges-hiring-400-police-officers\/\">Los Angeles mayor urges hiring of over 400 police officers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/education\/3917081\/bill-protect-school-kids-sexual-misconduct\/\">Bill designed to protect school kids from sexual misconduct<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>A manhunt has been underway for the suspected shooter, with more than <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >400 law enforcement officers<\/a>, including FBI and ATF agents, on the ground. Little detail was given by officials about the suspect beyond that he is a male dressed in black clothing and is believed to have fled on foot. Smiley revealed that they would be releasing video of the suspect, footage in which his face is not visible.<\/p>\n<p>Police have not recovered a weapon from the scene but did find shell casings. Smiley declined to go into specifics about the casings.<\/p>\n<p>The shooting happened in a classroom on the first floor of the Barus and Holley building on campus shortly after 4 p.m. Eastern time. The seven-story building houses Brown&rsquo;s engineering and physics department, and University Provost Francis J. Doyle III confirmed that students there were in the middle of final exams. Officials said the exterior doors of the building were unlocked due to the exam period.<\/p>\n<p>But pressed by a reporter on what was going on in the classroom before the gunman entered and opened fire, University President Christina Paxson said, &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The university and the surrounding neighborhood remain on lockdown more than six hours after the shooting, as the law enforcement response is &ldquo;ongoing,&rdquo; the school said in an update on Saturday night. <\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump was briefed on the shooting earlier Saturday, later lamenting it to reporters outside the White House.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve been fully briefed on the Brown University situation, what a terrible thing it is, and all we can do right now is pray for the victims and for those that were very badly hurt it looks like,&rdquo; the president said. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ll inform you later as to what&rsquo;s happening, but it&rsquo;s a shame.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>McKee also said Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel both called him to offer any assistance needed to catch the gunman.<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers poured in with statements reacting to the news.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Terrible news out of Rhode Island this evening,&rdquo; Vice President JD Vance said in a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JDVance\/status\/1999991781191237975\">statement<\/a>. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re all monitoring the situation and the FBI stands ready to do anything to help. We&rsquo;re all thinking of and praying for the victims tonight.<\/p>\n<p>Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) also said he is &ldquo;praying for the safety of students and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-police-association-endorses-ruben-gallego-for-senate-after-backing-trump-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Arizona Police Association endorses Ruben Gallego for Senate after backing ... - Washington Examiner\">law enforcement&#038;rdquo<\/a>; at Brown.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;May God protect everyone affected and bring comfort to their families and loved ones,&rdquo; he <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SpeakerJohnson\/status\/1999979321369489825\">added<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SenSchumer\/status\/1999997858179928389\">said<\/a> he is &ldquo;heartbroken&rdquo; by the Brown shooting and called for Congress to &ldquo;do more to stop this senseless gun violence.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>This is a developing story.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two dead, nine hurt in Brown University mass shooting<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3359,"featured_media":2520985,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brown-university-shooting.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[60369,13980,35224,32747,3699],"class_list":["post-2520984","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-brown-university","tag-casualties","tag-emergency-response","tag-mass-shooting","tag-violence"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brown-university-shooting.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2520984","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3359"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2520984"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2520984\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2520988,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2520984\/revisions\/2520988"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2520985"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2520984"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2520984"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2520984"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}