Shooting
Freshman Ansel Edison sheltered in place in the science building. He had to let police in the building.
The Buffalo Bills are in Providence as they are scheduled to play the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday in a game that could decide the AFC East.
According to a report from The Athletic, “the Patriots and Bills have been in communication since news of the shooting first arose” and the Bills, who are staying at a downtown hotel about a mile from campus, are remaining inside their hotel after a gunman shot 10 people on Saturday afternoon, leaving two dead and several others injured.
More than 400 officers are in Providence to help with the investigation as the shooter is still not in police custody, according to Providence Mayor Brett Smiley. As of 10 p.m., the shelter in place order is still in place in Providence.
Brown University’s Department of Public Safety sent a campus-wide alert at 4:22 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, urging students and staff to run, hide and fight (as a last resort) due to the presence of an “active shooter.”
The Buffalo Bills are staying at a downtown Providence hotel less than two miles from the active-shooter scene near Brown University. I’m told all players and staff are safe and accounted for at this time. Brown University has urged the area to shelter in place as police respond.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) December 14, 2025
The Patriots are scheduled to face the Bills at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Gillette Stadium.
The Patriots posted a statement on social media at 7:09 p.m. saying the team is “heartbroken by the horrific events at Brown University” and expressed their “deepest sympathies to those affected and their families.”
Providence RI to Foxboro MA
It’s not uncommon for athletes to stay in Providence before games at Gillette Stadium. It’s 25 miles from Providence to Foxborough, Massachusetts, home to the stadium. It’s about a 25 minute drive without traffic.
For comparison, Boston is a similar distance at about 27 miles and a 31 minute drive. However, Boston is notorious for its traffic that can quickly lengthen the time of a trip.
This story was updated to add information.