Video Shows Police Clearing Classroom as Students Shelter in Place After Brown University Shooting

 Authorities have confirmed that the fatal shooting at Brown University occurred inside a first-floor classroom of the Barus and Holley Engineering Building, as newly released video shows police officers clearing rooms where students were sheltering in place following the attack.

Investigators believe all 11 victims were students. Two individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, while the remaining victims were rushed to area hospitals for treatment. Officials later confirmed that one additional person sustained injuries from bullet fragments and is expected to make a full recovery.

According to the Providence Police Department, the suspect fled the building immediately after the shooting, exiting onto Hope Street and moving toward the Waterman Street area. More than six hours after the incident, authorities confirmed that the suspect remains at large.

Officials stated there is no interior surveillance footage showing the shooter inside the Barus and Holley Engineering Building, complicating efforts to trace the suspect’s movements. Investigators have also been unable to determine how the suspect entered the building or where he went after fleeing.

Police described the suspect as a male, possibly in his 30s, dressed in black. Investigators are reviewing video evidence that may show the suspect wearing a camouflage-style face covering, though that detail has not yet been officially confirmed.

The incident unfolded shortly after 4:20 p.m., when Brown University issued an emergency alert warning of an active shooter near the engineering building. Students, faculty, staff, and nearby residents were instructed to shelter in place, lock doors, silence mobile devices, and remain hidden while law enforcement secured the area.

Authorities continue to urge the public to avoid the campus area as the investigation remains ongoing.