CRIME & LAW

Masked suspect sought in Brown University classroom shooting

PUBLISHED Dec 15, 2025, 8:44 AM ET

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Providence, R.I. investigators continued searching for the suspect in a classroom shooting that killed two Brown University students and wounded nine people Saturday. Local and state agencies released and removed surveillance footage as they urged the public to share any security or phone video from the days before and after the attack. Authorities detained and later released a person of interest and issued a clearer image and timeline showing a masked, stocky individual walking near campus. Officials said campus buildings have varying camera coverage and canvassed neighborhoods as the manhunt continued. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Shahbaz A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Saturday: Shooting in Brown University engineering building killed two students and wounded nine.
Saturday afternoon: Surveillance clips captured a masked, stocky person walking near the scene for about an hour.
Sunday: Authorities detained a person of interest and later released them after determining no basis to continue detaining.
Tuesday: FBI and local agencies released additional video timelines and a clearer image, then requested public footage from the week prior.
Into the fifth day: Multiagency canvassing and evidence collection continued while officials said there was no credible broader threat.

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Who Benefited

Law enforcement and investigators benefited from public tips, surveillance releases, and neighborhood canvassing that supported the ongoing manhunt and identification effort.

Who Impacted

The families, classmates, and peers of the two deceased and nine wounded students suffered loss, trauma, and immediate disruption to campus life and community safety.