Trump Reacts to Brown University Mass Shooting, Offers Condolences as Manhunt for Campus Gunman Continues
Brown University mass shooting latest news: President Donald Trump responds from White House, two students killed, nine injured, shooter still at large, Ivy League campus violence investigation update
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump addressed the deadly mass shooting at Brown University during a White House gathering over the weekend, expressing condolences to grieving families while acknowledging the tragedy that unfolded at the Ivy League campus in Rhode Island.
Speaking on December 14 at a White House Christmas reception, Trump described Brown University as “one of the greatest schools anywhere in the world” and offered sympathy to those affected by the violence.
“Things can happen,” Trump told attendees. “To the nine injured, get well soon. And to the families of the two students who lost their lives, I offer my deepest regards and respect on behalf of the United States of America.”
Brown University Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Nine Injured
The Brown University campus shooting occurred on December 13 inside an engineering building as students were preparing for final exams before winter break. The attack left at least two students dead and nine others wounded, sending shockwaves through the university community and across the nation.
Law enforcement officials initially detained a person of interest but later released the individual after determining the investigation was moving in a different direction. Authorities have since resumed an active search for the shooter, who remains at large.
Brown University President Christina Paxson confirmed that one of the injured victims has been released from the hospital, while several others remain hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
Authorities Renew Search for Brown University Shooter as Investigation Shifts Direction
Trump Addresses Global Attacks, Condemns Antisemitic Violence
In his remarks, Trump also referenced other deadly attacks over the same weekend, including violence targeting Jewish communities in Australia and U.S. military personnel overseas.
In Syria, an attack on a joint American-Syrian convoy resulted in the deaths of two U.S. Army soldiers and an interpreter, with three additional American service members injured. Trump warned that there would be “significant consequences” in response to the assault.
Meanwhile, in Sydney, Australia, at least 16 people were killed and many more injured during a shooting at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach. Trump strongly condemned the attack, calling it a “purely antisemitic act of violence.”
“While we celebrate Christmas, we also loudly celebrate Hanukkah,” Trump said. “What happened there was horrific and driven by hate.”
Investigation and Campus Safety Remain in Focus
As the Brown University shooting investigation continues, university officials have canceled remaining classes and exams for the academic year. Authorities urge anyone with information related to the shooting or the suspect to contact law enforcement immediately.
The tragedy has reignited national debates around campus safety, mass shootings in the United States, and security at American universities, as students and families mourn lives lost and hope for justice in the days ahead.
