Brown University and Providence police responded to a classroom shooting during final‑exam week that left two people dead and nine wounded. Authorities initially said no suspect had been publicly identified; by Sunday they reported a person of interest in custody after a detention at a Hampton Inn in Coventry. University leaders canceled classes and exams for the remainder of the fall term and opened support services for students and staff. The attack occurred in the Barus & Holley engineering building during a review session; witnesses reported the gunman targeted the classroom. Providence officials recovered two loaded 30‑round magazines and continue to process video evidence from the campus. Brown President Christina H. Paxson and Provost Francis J. Doyle III signaled an operational pause and flexible grading options for students; campus security reviews and questions about building access and surveillance coverage are expected to drive near‑term policy changes on emergency preparedness and facility security at other institutions.