Brown University Shooting Leaves Student Grieving as Authorities Investigate

On Saturday, a shooting at Brown University left student Khimari Manns stunned and grieving as authorities continue to investigate a tragedy that has yet to identify its victims.

The Incident

Khimari Manns was in Brown University’s wrestling room when he first heard gunshots echoing through the campus. The building was the Barus and Holley building, where his roommate was staying. Authorities have not yet confirmed the identity of any of the students killed or injured.

The shooting left 11 victims unidentified. Police said a person of interest was taken into custody at a hotel in Coventry early Sunday morning, but no charges have been filed.

The incident occurred Saturday, adding a layer of urgency to the investigation and to the campus community’s mourning.

Manns’ Experience

Manns was hanging out in the wrestling room when he first learned there was an active shooter on campus. He originally came from Ohio and had no idea his roommate was at the Barus and Holley building when the gunshots rang out.

“I didn’t know he was there until one of his friends reached out to me,” Manns recalled. “I had a feeling that something wasn’t right, so I texted him and he didn’t text me back.”

He later learned his roommate, a freshman neuroscience major from Virginia, was one of two students who had been shot and killed. Manns said the last time he saw his roommate was right before he left to spend time with his friends.

“I was in the room doing some work,” Manns recalled. “We were just talking about Pac‑Man.”

Manns described his roommate as a “ball of joy.” He added that his roommate “raised everybody else up, and he was just always there.”

When the shooting began, Manns hid in the wrestling room until officers found him and escorted him out. He stayed with friends overnight and returned to their room on Sunday afternoon.

“It felt like there was a ghost,” Manns said, referring to the first time he walked into the room. “It sucked.”

He said he will miss his roommate’s smile the most. “I could be frustrated over my assignments … then he’d come in and cheer me up,” Manns said.

Although he still doesn’t know exactly what happened to his roommate, Manns said his death will have a profound impact. “Brown is grieving. I am grieving,” Manns said. “His soul reverberated throughout the community.”

Community Response

The campus community has responded with a mix of sorrow and solidarity. Students and faculty have gathered for vigils and memorials to honor those who were lost.

Many have spoken about the quiet presence of Manns’ roommate, noting how his joy and support had lifted those around him. The campus has set up a support center to help students cope with the trauma.

The university has also released statements urging calm and cooperation with investigators while offering counseling resources.

Investigation Update

Police continue to work through the details of the shooting, with a focus on identifying the victims and determining the shooter’s motive. Authorities have not yet released a list of names.

A person of interest was taken into custody at a hotel in Coventry early Sunday morning, but no charges have been filed. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses.

The investigation remains ongoing, with law enforcement urging anyone with information to come forward.

Key Takeaways

• The shooting left 11 victims unidentified.
• Khimari Manns’ roommate, a freshman neuroscience major from Virginia, was one of two students shot and killed.
• A person of interest was taken into custody at a Coventry hotel, but no charges have been filed.

The tragedy has left the Brown University community in mourning, with students and faculty seeking ways to support each other while the investigation continues. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of campus safety and the importance of swift, transparent law‑enforcement action.