The New England Patriots held a moment of silence before kickoff in their game against the Bills at Gillette Stadium on Sunday after the deadly shooting at Brown University on Saturday in nearby Providence, Rhode Island.
The Bills were also impacted by the tragedy, as the team was locked down in their hotel, which was located only two miles away from the shooting.
A suspect was taken into custody on Sunday after the incident that left two people dead and multiple injured at the Ivy League school.
According to police, a man in his 20s was taken in at the Hampton Inn in Coventry.
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) and teammates on the field during a tribute for the victim of the shooting at Brown University in Providence RI before the start of the game against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium. David Butler II-Imagn Images
The alleged shooter was armed with a handgun and fired dozens of shots.
The Patriots released a statement stating, “The New England Patriots are heartbroken by the horrific events at Brown University. We extend our deepest sympathies to those affected and their families, and we remain grateful to the first responders and law enforcement who acted swiftly to protect the students, faculty, staff and the community. We stand with Brown University and our neighbors in Rhode Island during this difficult time.”
A moment of silence is observed for the shootings at Brown University and at Bondi Beach in Australia before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. AP
The shooting occurred at the engineering building on the Providence campus on Saturday afternoon, while students were taking exams.
Initially, police released a video of the suspect on Saturday night.
Students were forced to shelter in place until Sunday morning.