Providence police detained a person of interest in the mass shooting that struck Brown University during finals week, leaving two dead and nine wounded. University leaders moved quickly: officials canceled all remaining classes and exams, provided remote options and expanded counseling for students and staff. Providence authorities said the detainee is in their 30s and that investigators recovered magazines at the scene while reviewing limited surveillance footage. The incident occurred inside the Barus and Holley engineering building during a review session and prompted an immediate campus lockdown and multi‑agency response including the FBI. Brown’s provost outlined grade‑flexibility and support services for affected students; campus leaders emphasized an ongoing focus on community safety and trauma care. The event underscores renewed attention to campus emergency planning, building access controls and mental‑health capacity at research universities.