Several conservative-leaning or right-wing news outlets and blogs have reported claims that the shooter in the December 13, 2025, Brown University shooting (which killed two students and injured nine others) shouted "Allahu Akbar" (or "Allah Akbar") before opening fire, based on witness accounts or unnamed sources:
- Townhall.com — Multiple articles referenced witness claims and noted that "several media outlets quoted students and other witnesses" saying the shooter yelled "Allahu Akbar."
- The Center Square (thecentersquare.com) — Stated that "several media outlets quoted students and other witnesses saying that the shooter yelled 'Allahu Akbar' before opening fire in the building."
- Geller Report (Pamela Geller's site) — Reported eyewitness accounts claiming the shooter yelled "Allahu Akbar," criticizing police and media for not confirming it.
- Gateway Pundit — Noted early reports suggesting the shooter shouted "Allahu Akbar," while highlighting police evasion on the topic.
- USA Supreme — Cited multiple witnesses telling reporters the gunman yelled "Allahu Akbar" right before firing.
Other sites like Yahoo News republished similar content from The Center Square.Mainstream outlets (e.g., CNN, The New York Times, BBC, The Guardian, NBC News, The Washington Post) have covered the shooting extensively but do not mention any claims about the shooter shouting "Allahu Akbar." They focus on the manhunt, victims, and official statements, with police refusing to comment on what (if anything) the shooter shouted.Some reports describe the claim as unconfirmed or a rumor (e.g., Mother Jones called it an "unconfirmed rumor" spread by influencers like Laura Loomer). Authorities have not verified it, and the investigation remains ongoing as of December 16, 2025.