Brown University reports two dead, eight injured in US school shooting
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Shooting at Brown University Leaves 2 Dead, 9 Injured
Are repeat survivors pushing an agenda, or does America lack the will to stop gun violence?
Above: Police officers remain on the scene of a shooting that killed two at Brown University on Dec. 13, 2025. Image credit: Libby O'Neill/Getty Images
The Spin
Right narrative
Two students at Brown University claim to have survived multiple mass shootings across different parts of the country years apart, and both immediately appeared on major news networks pushing gun control. The odds of two "repeat survivors" being at the same shooting and instantly advocating for the same political agenda strain credibility beyond coincidence.
Left narrative
Gun violence has become a devastating epidemic, claiming lives across America, from schools to places of worship. This tragedy on the eve of Sandy Hook's anniversary proves the nation possesses the cure to end this suffering but lacks the will to act. The time has come to stop accepting mass shootings as normal and finally eradicate this preventable scourge.
Establishment-critical narrative
During Paxson's presidency, Brown University has struggled with transparency, governance and accountability. After this horrible shooting, she acknowledged lacking situational awareness. Leadership did not cause violence, but preparedness, communication and crisis response are its charge. Repeated failures demand accountability when student safety is at stake.