Body Camera Footage Shows Police Response to Brown University Shooting

Officials release over 20 minutes of video detailing the immediate aftermath of the deadly December attack.

Feb. 9, 2026 at 8:23am

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City officials in Providence, Rhode Island have released over 20 minutes of body camera footage showing the police response to the deadly shooting at Brown University in December 2025. The video captures officers discussing evacuation plans, searching for the shooter, and coordinating with medical personnel to assist the victims.

Why it matters

The release of this footage provides the public with a firsthand account of the law enforcement response to the tragic shooting, which left two students dead and nine others injured. It offers insight into the challenges faced by police in an active shooter situation and the steps taken to secure the campus and aid the victims.

The details

The body camera video shows officers immediately working to evacuate students from the Barus and Holley Building and shut down surrounding streets. They encounter a man in the building's basement and question him, but continue searching for the active shooter. The footage captures the officers' growing concern that the shooter may still be in the building, and their efforts to coordinate the arrival of medical personnel to treat the victims.

  • The shooting occurred in mid-December 2025, during the first two weeks of the spring semester.
  • The body camera footage was released by city officials on Monday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Claudio Neves Valente

The gunman identified by police as the perpetrator of the Brown University shooting, who was later found dead in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire.

Ella Cook

One of the two students killed in the Brown University shooting.

Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov

The other student killed in the Brown University shooting.

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What they’re saying

“Let us reflect the beauty of Ella and Mukhammad by deepening the capacity to live and work together. Reaching beyond our differences to choose a path of restoration and love.”

— Mary Jo Callan, University official

What’s next

City leaders are expected to release the full investigative records related to the shooting later on Monday morning.

The takeaway

The release of the body camera footage provides a sobering look at the police response to the tragic shooting at Brown University, highlighting the challenges of securing an active shooter situation and the importance of supporting the campus community in the aftermath of such a devastating event.