Authorities continue to investigate a shooting at Brown University that left two students dead and at least eight others wounded, as law enforcement officials work to identify a suspect and gather evidence following the attack inside an engineering building on campus.
The shooting occurred Saturday as students were preparing for final exams.
A gunman opened fire inside the engineering building, killing two people and wounding at least eight others, according to officials.
As of the latest public briefings, authorities have not identified a suspect and have released only limited images described as showing a “person of interest.”
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has joined the investigation. The agency released enhanced video footage of the person of interest and announced a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to an arrest.
FBI agents and local law enforcement officers have gone door to door in surrounding areas seeking surveillance footage and additional evidence.
Despite multiple press conferences held by Brown University officials and city authorities, investigators have acknowledged that they do not yet have a named suspect.
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Officials have continued to state publicly that there are no suspects in custody.
During press briefings, police declined to address reports that the shooter shouted “Allahu Akbar” during the attack.
Law enforcement officials did not confirm or deny those reports and did not provide further details when asked by reporters.
Attention has also focused on actions taken by Brown University in the days following the shooting.
Observers noted that the university removed several webpages connected to student assistant Mustapha Kharbouch.
Umm, why did @BrownUniversity just scrub its entire website of Mustapha Kharbouch (Free Palestine, LGBTQ activist)? pic.twitter.com/GjnJ9vxmjS
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) December 16, 2025
Archived versions of those pages described Kharbouch as a queer Palestinian activist, a third-generation Palestinian refugee born and raised in Lebanon, and an advocate for “Free Palestine” and LGBTQ causes.
The pages also included references to preferred pronouns and featured the student prominently on university-affiliated websites.
Law enforcement officials have not named Kharbouch as a suspect.
Authorities have repeatedly stated that there are no suspects in the case at this time.
Brown University issued a statement explaining the removal of the webpages.
The university said a member of the campus community was experiencing “harmful doxxing activity” and that limiting access to online information was a step taken to protect that individual’s safety.
University officials stated that such actions are not unusual under those circumstances.
Brown University claims “it is not unusual to take steps to protect an individual’s safety in regards to their online presence.”
Except, the entire reason this person is going viral in the first place is because THEY scrubbed him from their website sometime after the shooting… https://t.co/DxlWvY2IIb
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) December 17, 2025
A screenshot of the university’s statement circulated widely online, prompting questions from members of the public and the media regarding the timing of the removals.
Brown University should not be issuing this. @ProvidenceRIPD needs to state explicitly that Mustapha Kharbouch is not a person of interest.
Quiet deleting in an active investigation should be met with extreme suspicion. See something, say something is not “irrevocable harm.” pic.twitter.com/H3TOwCRsD1
— Tony Kinnett (@TheTonus) December 17, 2025
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha addressed the issue during a press interaction.
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“Leave it to us to identify the suspect…”
Also AG Neronha (same presser): “We need the public’s help identifying the suspect.”
This was in response to Brown University scrubbing pro-Palestine activist Mustapha Kharbouch’s profile. pic.twitter.com/Fu0eJjsIvQ
— Alec Lace (@AlecLace) December 17, 2025
When asked about the removal of Kharbouch’s online profiles, Neronha criticized reporters and said they were “playing a dangerous game.”
He did not provide specific details regarding the university’s actions or the investigative status related to the removed content.
🚨 BREAKING: Rhode Island AG Peter Neronha asked about Mustapha Kharbouch — the pro-Palestine activist whose Brown University profiles were mysteriously scrubbed today.
AG explodes at reporters asking about him: “You’re playing a dangerous game”
Why the rage? pic.twitter.com/DfcHs5ZDKn
— Alec Lace (@AlecLace) December 16, 2025
Authorities have emphasized that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Law enforcement officials have urged anyone with information, including video footage from the area, to come forward and contact investigators.
The shooting has prompted heightened security measures on campus and counseling resources for students and staff. University officials said classes and exams were disrupted as a result of the incident, and additional support services were made available.
Officials have not released the names of the victims pending notification of next of kin.
Police have also not provided details about the weapon used or a possible motive.
As the investigation continues, federal, state, and local authorities remain involved in reviewing evidence and pursuing leads.
Law enforcement officials have stated that they will release additional information as it becomes available.
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