DEVELOPING:
🚨 BREAKING: MASS CASUALTY event declared at Brown University as now a possible 20 VICTIMS reported following an active shooter situation
Several reports that a masked suspect is now IN CUSTODY, thankfully
Say a prayer for these victims. The exact number of deceased versus… pic.twitter.com/6FetYiAHU5
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 13, 2025
UPDATE: Suspect still at large, apparently:
🚨 JUST IN: The Mayor of Providence, RI says police DID initially have a “suspect” in custody in the Brown University shooting, but upon interviewing him, determined he wasn’t involved
This is why we heard conflicting reports from the university earlier tonight
Suspect at large pic.twitter.com/c6h6odQrpA
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 13, 2025