April 18, 2025 – By Staff Reporter
Suri Cruise, the daughter of Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, is reportedly “devastated and inconsolable” after learning her boyfriend was among those injured during the tragic mass shooting at Fulbright University earlier this week.
The incident, which left at least 11 dead and over 20 injured, unfolded on the university’s campus in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday afternoon, sending shockwaves across the country. According to authorities, the suspect — a former student — opened fire in a crowded area near the Humanities Building before being taken into custody.
Among the victims still in critical condition is a male student identified by sources as Suri Cruise’s boyfriend, whom she has been quietly dating for the past year. The young man, whose name is being withheld for privacy reasons, was reportedly shot twice while attempting to help another student flee the scene.
Multiple eyewitnesses described him as “a hero” who didn’t hesitate to run toward danger to assist others.
According to a source close to the Cruise-Holmes family, Suri, 18, collapsed upon receiving the news of his injuries and was quickly flown to Washington, D.C. from New York, where she is currently finishing high school.
“Suri was completely distraught,” the source tells People. “She had just spoken to him earlier that morning. When she got the call, she couldn’t breathe. Katie is by her side and hasn’t left her for a second.”
The source added that Suri has been spending time at the hospital, staying close to her boyfriend’s family and waiting for any sign of progress in his condition. “She’s sitting by his bed, holding his hand, talking to him. She refuses to leave,” the insider said.
Tom Cruise, who maintains a more distant relationship with his daughter, is reportedly aware of the situation and has reached out to Katie Holmes to offer support, though it remains unclear whether he has joined the family at the hospital.
Fulbright University, a prestigious liberal arts institution known for its global studies and leadership programs, remains closed as investigators continue to process the scene. The university has announced plans to host a vigil for victims and their families this weekend.
The tragedy has reignited the national conversation surrounding gun violence, campus safety, and mental health support for students. High-profile figures, including former President Barack Obama, Angelina Jolie, and Oprah Winfrey, have publicly expressed condolences and called for immediate policy reforms.
While Suri Cruise has mostly stayed out of the spotlight in recent years, her presence at her boyfriend’s side during this crisis has drawn sympathy and support from the public. Fans and well-wishers have flooded social media with messages of encouragement under the hashtag #PrayForSuri, which began trending late Wednesday evening.
“She’s going through something no young woman should ever have to go through,” one user wrote. “You can see how much she loves him. It’s heartbreaking.”
As of this writing, Suri’s boyfriend remains in critical but stable condition. Doctors are cautiously optimistic but stress that the next 72 hours are crucial.
Representatives for both Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have declined to comment on the matter, citing respect for privacy during this difficult time.
