Rhode Island law enforcement authorities have apprehended a male suspect in his twenties following a devastating shooting at Brown University that resulted in multiple casualties on Saturday, December 13. The incident, which unfolded during an Economics class lecture, claimed the lives of two students and left nine others wounded.
According to investigative reports, the alleged gunman entered the academic building in Providence during afternoon hours and opened fire on approximately sixty students attending the lecture. The swift law enforcement response led investigators to a hotel in Coventry, Rhode Island, where tactical operations were conducted in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Law enforcement officials utilized cellular data tracking to identify and locate the suspect, who was reportedly found in possession of multiple firearms, including a revolver and a compact Glock handgun, within his hotel accommodations. Preliminary information indicates the detained individual originates from Wisconsin, though investigation into motives and circumstances remains ongoing.
In response to the tragedy, Brown University administration has canceled all remaining academic activities, including final examinations, to prioritize community healing and support services. The City of Providence has organized a community vigil to honor victims and facilitate collective mourning.
Providence’s mayor, who visited injured victims in local hospitals, expressed profound grief over the incident while drawing solemn comparisons to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that occurred thirteen years prior. Community leaders have emphasized the need for renewed dialogue on campus safety measures and violence prevention strategies.