Providence, RI – December 16, 2025 – The manhunt for the suspect in the deadly Brown University shooting intensified on Monday as the FBI released new surveillance images and videos, along with a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. – Brown University Shooter
Details of the Brown University Shooting Incident
The attack occurred on Saturday, December 13, 2025, around 4:05 p.m. in Room 166 of the Barus and Holley Building during a review session for an introductory economics final exam. A lone gunman entered the classroom and opened fire, killing two students—Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov and Ella Cook—and injuring nine others.
All victims were students, with injuries ranging from critical to stable. The shooting triggered a campus-wide shelter-in-place order that lasted over 12 hours. Authorities recovered 9mm shell casings and magazines at the scene, describing it as a targeted act against the university.
Brown University President Christina Paxson described the event as a day of “tremendous sorrow,” leading to the cancellation of all remaining fall semester classes, exams, and projects.
FBI Suspect Photos and Ongoing Manhunt: Brown University Shooter
As the investigation entered its third day, authorities shifted focus after releasing an initial person of interest detained Sunday. On Monday, the FBI and Providence Police unveiled clearer images and videos of the primary suspect, captured hours before and immediately after the attack.
- The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5’8″ with a stocky build.
- Pre-shooting footage shows the individual in dark clothing, a lower-face mask, and winter hat near Hope Street, Benevolent Street, and Manning Street.
- Post-shooting video depicts the person fleeing the Barus and Holley Building.
The FBI’s $50,000 reward underscores the urgency, with officials urging tips to their hotline. Door-to-door canvassing continues in nearby neighborhoods for additional footage.
For the latest on the Brown University shooting manhunt, authorities emphasize no ongoing threats, with heightened security on campus.
Community Impact and Response
Vigils and memorials have formed across Providence, highlighting renewed concerns over campus safety and gun violence. As reported by major outlets, this incident adds to a troubling year of mass shootings nationwide.
Stay updated on developments in the Providence mass shooting investigation. Anyone with information should contact the FBI or local police immediately.
