Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Suspect Detained in Brown University Mass Shooting Case

12/15/2025

50 4 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

A man linked to a mass shooting at Brown University has been detained in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
The shooting occurred on December 13, 2025, during final exams, killing two and injuring nine.
Federal agents investigated a home connected to Benjamin Erickson, a 24-year-old man identified by multiple media outlets as a person of interest.
Providence officials have not disclosed the victims' identities.

1 of 1

Story summary

A man linked to a mass shooting at Brown University has been detained in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
The shooting occurred on December 13, 2025, during final exams, killing two and injuring nine.
Federal agents investigated a home connected to Benjamin Erickson, a 24-year-old man identified by multiple media outlets as a person of interest.
Providence officials have not disclosed the victims' identities.