Brown University Shooting Investigation

A shooting occurred at Brown University on December 18, 2025, leaving one person dead and several injured. The Providence Police Department has identified a suspect in the shooting and is investigating potential links to the killing of a MIT professor.

Investigation Details

The shooting took place at around 10:00 PM on December 18, 2025, in a dormitory on the Brown University campus. The victim, a 20-year-old student, was pronounced dead at the scene. Several others were injured in the shooting and were taken to the hospital for treatment.

The Providence Police Department has identified a suspect in the shooting and is investigating potential links to the killing of a MIT professor. The suspect's identity has not been released, but police say they are working to determine the motive behind the shooting.

Background on MIT Professor Killing

The killing of the MIT professor occurred on December 17, 2025, in a residential area near the university's campus. The professor, a 45-year-old man, was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds. Police say they are investigating potential links between the two shootings.

Ongoing Investigation

The investigation into the Brown University shooting is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The motive behind the shooting is still unknown, and police are working to determine whether it is connected to the killing of the MIT professor.

Sources

[1] Police ID suspect in Brown University shooting, probe link with MIT killing