At Least Four Dead in Public Shooting as Community Reels, Authorities Secure Scene

December 20, 2025 by Nadia

By the time officers secured the building, two students had been killed and nine others wounded, several critically. The injured were transported to nearby hospitals as investigators confirmed the gunman had fled on foot, disappearing into surrounding neighborhoods. The campus and city were left stunned by the sudden violence.

Brown immediately activated emergency alerts, ordering a campus-wide lockdown. Students sheltered in place as police established perimeters and conducted sweeps. Helicopters circled overhead while parents nationwide anxiously tried to reach their children. Classes, exams, and events were canceled as the university shifted into crisis response.

As the lockdown lifted, the campus fell eerily quiet. Candles, notes, and flowers appeared outside buildings, and counseling services were expanded to help students cope with shock and grief. Vigils drew together students, faculty, alumni, and local residents to mourn the victims and support the injured. Continue reading…