Brown University shooting suspect in custody: Trump

Police are on the scene, though no other details were public as of press time.

Published: December 13, 2025 4:58pm

Updated: December 13, 2025 5:58pm

A suspect is in custody following a shooting at Brown University, President Donald Trump confirmed.

Police are on the scene and the number of victims remains unconfirmed. The University initially stated that a suspect was in custody, though it subsequently clarified that the suspect was still at large, according to the Associated Press. Trump has since stated that the suspect has been apprehended.

"I have been briefed on the shooting that took place at Brown University in Rhode Island. The FBI is on the scene. The suspect is in custody. God bless the victims and the families of the victims!" he posted on Truth Social.

The Providence, R.I., university is part of the Ivy League.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.

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