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\n A residence hall at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. \/ Credit: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/span>\n<\/div>\n

CNA Staff, Dec 15, 2025 \/ 12:00 pm (CNA).<\/p>\n

After a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island over the weekend, Providence Bishop Bruce Lewandowski issued a statement asking for God\u2019s guidance and expressing his grief in the wake of the tragedy.<\/p>\n

On the afternoon on Saturday, Dec. 13, while approximately 60 Brown students participated in a study session for final exams in the Barus and Holley building, which houses the School of Engineering and the physics department, an unidentified shooter opened fire, leaving two dead and nine injured. <\/p>\n

\u201cAs are many, I am deeply saddened and troubled by the senseless shooting today at Brown University in Providence,\u201d Lewandoski schreibt<\/a>. \u201cLet us unite in prayer for those who lost their lives, for the injured, for the Brown University community and all affected by this tragedy.\u201d<\/p>\n

As of Monday morning, Providence police continue the search for the shooter. According to Boston\u2019s WCBV-5, a person of interest was released Sunday and the search for the killer continues.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter a review of the evidence gathered, it was determined the person of interest needed to be released,\u201d said Providence mayor Brett Smiley. \u201cBut until such time as we have an individual in custody who we are confident is responsible \u2026 we\u2019re going to continue to leave all doors open until such time that we\u2019re in a place where we feel confident we\u2019ve got the right person,\u201d Smiley said.<\/p>\n

Other than a short video that did not show the suspect\u2019s face that was released to the public on Saturday, authorities said they have no additional images to release.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere just weren\u2019t a lot of cameras in that Brown building,\u201d Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said at a press conference. \u201cWe have a murderer out there, frankly.\u201d<\/p>\n

The local station also reported Monday that one of the injured persons has been discharged from the hospital, one remains in critical but stable condition, and the remaining seven are in stable condition in the hospital. <\/p>\n

Brown University canceled classes and final exams for all undergraduate and graduate school students in the wake of the tragedy.<\/p>\n

In a statement Dec. 13, Brown president, Christina H. Paxson said: \u201cWe have reached out to the families of all the hospitalized shooting victims and are offering any support we can. Our hearts go out to all of them, and we stand ready to give them anything they need. No parent or family member should ever have to endure this pain, suffering, or the continuing fear that we know is very real for so many Brown families right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

In his statement, Lewandowski offered prayers for law enforcement officials and first responders, and offered the use of the diocese\u2019s \u201cresources, clergy and personnel, and charitable assistance wherever needed.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cMay God bless us all and may Our Lady of Providence keep us in her care,\u201d the bishop\u2019s statement concluded.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.catholicnewsagency.com\/news\/268477\/bishop-of-providence-issues-statement-after-shooting-at-brown-university<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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