Brown University shooting: Chilling video shows cops rescuing terrified students hiding in library | Watch

A video doing the rounds on social media shows the moment cops rescued petrified Brown University students hiding in a library during a mass shooting.

Published on: Dec 14, 2025, 11:36:03 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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A chilling video doing the rounds on social media shows the moment cops rescued terrified Brown University students hiding in a library during a mass shooting. At least seven loud bangs were heard as several petrified students crouched in front of library shelves during a deadly shooting at Brown University's Providence campus in Rhode Island on Saturday, December 13, that left two dead and several injured.

Brown University shooting: Chilling video shows cops rescuing terrified students hiding in library (X)

After the final bang, several police officers dressed in SWAT gear and holding firearms entered the library, ordering the students to put their hands up. It is unclear what caused the noises.

“Obviously there’s something going on, we’re here to help you… just listen to our commands we’ll get you out of here now,” one officer said.

The officer asked the students to retrieve their belongings before they would be escorted out of the library. The students were seen rushing to grab their bags.

Who is the suspect?

The shooter remains at large. Authorities have released footage of the alleged gunman, showing the man turning a corner after leaving the area where the shooting took place, Providence Police Department Commander Timothy O’Hara said at a late-night press conference.

The alleged gunman is seen calmly walking onto Hope Street in full dark attire. He seems to be wearing either a hood or a face covering that hid his face from the cameras, according to the clip provided to WPRI. The man then takes a right on Waterman Street, O’Hara said.

Police previously said the suspect was a male dressed all in black. O'Hara said that officers entered the Barus & Holley Engineering building and carried out a search, but could not locate the suspect, according to BBC.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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