Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Brown University Students Survive Mass Shooting
Two students, Mia Tretta and Zoe Weissman, were studying for their final exams at Brown University.
They were supposed to study in a building called Barus and Holley, but Mia decided not to go because she was tired.
Later, a shooting happened in that building.
Because they changed where they were studying, they survived the shooting.
Mia is 21 years old, and Zoe is 20 years old.
They are very lucky to be safe.
Mia Tretta, 21, and Zoe Weissman, 20, are Brown University students.
They survived a mass shooting that occurred in the Barus and Holley building.
Mia initially planned to study in the building but changed her mind due to fatigue.
The shooting happened while they were studying for final exams.
Their decision to change study locations likely saved their lives.
- Who
- Mia Tretta and Zoe Weissman, Brown University students
- What
- Survived a mass shooting
- When
- While studying for final exams
- Where
- Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
- Why
- Changed study location from the shooting site
- Names
- Mia Tretta, Zoe Weissman
- Ages
- 21, 20
- University
- Brown University
- Location of Shooting
- Barus and Holley engineering and physics building
- Reason for Survival
- Changed study location due to tiredness