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On December 13, 2025, a mass shooting ripped through Brown University’s Barus & Holley building, leaving at least two students dead and multiple others seriously wounded as finals were underway. The images of terrified students sheltering in place and first responders rushing to the scene are the kinds of scenes no American should ever grow accustomed to.
Law enforcement continues a manhunt for a suspect described as a masked man dressed in black who fled the building; initial confusion about a detainment was later clarified by officials who confirmed nobody is in custody. Authorities say it is still unclear whether the shooter was captured on interior cameras, a frustrating reality for investigators racing against time while holiday crowds complicate the search.
Fox News contributor and retired NYPD inspector Paul Mauro underscored the difficult tactical choices facing police — from when to go in to how to coordinate a multi-agency response — and warned that split-second decisions will determine whether more lives are saved. Law enforcement needs every tool and bit of cooperation from the public right now, and pundits who second-guess from the safety of their studios should hold their tongues until the facts are known.
This tragedy also exposes the predictable vulnerabilities of elite institutions that preach open access while failing to secure their campuses. City officials admitted outer doors were unlocked during exam hours, a detail that highlights how ideology and complacency can create soft targets when criminals strike. Colleges must stop treating safety as an afterthought and start prioritizing practical security measures for students and faculty.
Enough of the excuses about mental health being the only answer; while that’s part of the solution, the truth is America is reaping what years of soft-on-crime policies and demoralized policing have sown. We need robust support for our law-enforcement professionals, clearer security protocols on campuses, and policies that deter would-be attackers — not symbolic gestures that do nothing to make our streets or schools safer.
As the investigation presses on, conservatives stand with the victims, their families, and the officers putting themselves in harm’s way to bring the suspect to justice. Pray for the wounded and demand accountability from college administrators and elected leaders who must explain how this could happen on an Ivy League campus during finals. America is safer when we trust the police, secure our institutions, and refuse to let fear and passivity define our response to evil.
