Brown University shooting: Is person of interest taken into custody a student?

A person of interest was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at Brown University, following a tip to law enforcement.

Updated on: Dec 14, 2025, 19:40:05 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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A person of interest was arrested overnight in relation to the deadly shooting at Brown University at a hotel on Center of New England Boulevard, stated Kristy DosReis, a representative of the Providence Police Department.

Brown University shooting: A police officer hangs yellow crime tape at Brown University in Providence, R.I., on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, during the investigation of a shooting. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell) (AP)

The apprehended person was identified following a tip provided to law enforcement, according to a source familiar with the investigation who spoke to ABC News. A federal source informed ABC News that the person is currently referred to as a person of interest, but expressed confidence that they are pursuing the correct leads.

Brown University shooting: Is person taken into custody a student?

Sources acquainted with the matter told ABC News that the individual in custody is not a student at the university.

“The people of Providence can breathe a little easier this morning,” Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said in a press conference.

The arrest came after a fatal mass shooting at the school's East Side campus on Saturday. In a statement, university president Christina H. Paxson said that the day was marred by “devastating gun violence,” with two students losing their lives and nine others being sent to local hospitals with injuries.

“Our hearts go out to them. This is a day of tremendous sorrow,” Paxson stated. “No parent or family member should ever have to endure a day like this.”

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Brown University shooting: Shelter in place order removed

A shelter-in-place order that was enforced from Saturday night into Sunday has been lifted for the entire Brown campus, stated a notification from the university.

“However, police activity continues in areas that are still considered an active crime scene,” the varsity said. “Be advised that access to these areas of campus continues to be limited.”

Access to locations within the police cordon remains limited, including the university's Minden Hall and adjacent apartment complexes.

“Community members who leave those buildings will be unable to return,” the alert added.

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Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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