Brown University Shooting: Cops Rescue Petrified Students Hiding In Library | Video

Last Updated:December 14, 2025, 10:27 IST

Video footage from the university library went viral, showing terrified students crouched behind shelves as loud bangs rang out outside.

Brown University Shooting: Cops Rescue Petrified Students Hiding in Library; Survivor Recalls Second School Shooting

A tragic shooting occurred at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on December 13, 2025, during final exams. Two people were killed and nine others were injured, with eight reported in critical condition. The incident sent shockwaves across the campus and left students in fear as they sought safety.

Students hide in library amid gunfire

Video footage from the university library went viral, showing terrified students crouched behind shelves as loud bangs rang out outside. At least seven distinct sounds were heard, leaving over a dozen students shaken and teary-eyed. 

Police later entered the library in SWAT gear, ordering students to raise their hands and quickly gather their belongings before being escorted to safety. One officer reassured students, saying, “Obviously there’s something going on, we’re here to help you… just listen to our commands we’ll get you out of here now."

BROWN UNIVERSITY 🔔 Breaking - Cops rescue petrified Brown students hiding from shooter in university library: 📚 Prayers for all the affected families 🙏 #BrownUniversity #MassShooting #News #HopeStreet #News #BreakingNew #Police #FBI #Rhode_Island pic.twitter.com/unuotsjr5V— Abhay (@AstuteGaba) December 14, 2025

Survivors speak out

Among those affected was Zoe Weissman, a 20-year-old sophomore who survived the 2018 school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were killed. 

Weissman said the experience at Brown left her in shock and anger. “I think mentally I feel like I’m 12 again. These feels exactly how I felt in 2018," she told reporters. She highlighted the recurring trauma for students who have survived multiple school shootings, citing examples of others who faced similar situations at Oxford, Michigan, and Michigan State.

The shooting occurred while students were taking finals before the winter holidays. Although no classes were officially in session, many were “out and about" on campus when the gunman opened fire. The university has since suspended regular activities, and authorities are investigating the incident..

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