CaliToday (15/12/2025): The investigation into the deadly shooting at Brown University has shifted into high gear, law enforcement officials announced on Sunday. Following a tense and rapidly unfolding manhunt that gripped the region, a person of interest is now in custody, bringing a tentative sense of relief to a campus and a nation left reeling by the violence.
The Takedown in Coventry
In a dramatic pre-dawn operation, police descended upon a hotel in Coventry, Rhode Island, taking a male subject into custody at approximately 3:45 a.m. on Sunday. The arrest marked the end of an agonizing 11-hour manhunt that began shortly after shots rang out on the Ivy League campus.
While authorities have not yet released the individual's name, he is described as a man in his early twenties. The hotel and its surrounding area were immediately cordoned off as crime scene investigators combed the location for evidence. Security footage reportedly played a crucial role in the breakthrough, placing the suspect near the university grounds just moments before the shooting occurred.
"A Complicated Puzzle Solved Quickly"
During a press briefing early Sunday afternoon, Providence Police Chief Col. Oscar Perez Jr. praised the relentless pace of the investigation. He emphasized that the swift apprehension was the result of seamless coordination between local police, federal agencies, and neighboring jurisdictions.
"We have mobilized our entire force," Perez stated. "Despite the complexity of this case, the cooperation between agencies ensured the investigation moved forward without hitting a dead end."
As of Sunday evening, no formal charges have been filed against the detained individual. Officials stressed that the legal process is proceeding with extreme caution to ensure accuracy and justice.
Inside the Classroom: 40 Rounds and a Fight for Survival
Harrowing new details have emerged regarding the moments the attack unfolded. Citing law enforcement sources, the Associated Press reports that the gunman was armed with a handgun and fired more than 40 rounds of 9mm ammunition.
The target was an Economics review session, where students were preparing for upcoming exams. Joseph Oduro, a teaching assistant present during the attack, recounted a terrifying scene. He stated that the gunman shouted something unintelligible before opening fire on the students. In the chaos, terrified students were forced to dive under desks, using the furniture as their only shield against the barrage of bullets.
The "Lockdown Generation"
In a poignant revelation that underscores the reality of modern American education, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley shared details of his visit to a wounded student recovering in the hospital.
The student told the Mayor that their survival was due, in part, to muscle memory developed during childhood. They credited active shooter drills practiced in high school for giving them the split-second instincts needed to react and protect themselves during the attack—a statement the Mayor described as both "moving and heartbreaking."
A Campus in Mourning
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the deceased, as they are still in the difficult process of notifying next of kin. The university remains in a state of shock, with counseling services being mobilized for students and faculty traumatized by the violence.
Sources: New York Post, Associated Press, NBC News
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