🔗 Share this article Both Deceased Students Revealed in Brown University Incident as Authorities Continue Hunt for Killer. Two students who lost their lives in the recent violent attack at Brown University were honored at the start of the week – while an intensive search for their shooter carried on following the discharge by Rhode Island officials of the only individual detained in connection in the case. Honoring a Lost Student Ella Cook, a sophomore from Alabama, was called “an amazing, stable, pious, radiant soul”, per the Advent Cathedral in Birmingham, which honored her memory at a ceremony on Sunday. Cook was vice-president of Brown’s chapter of the College Republicans organization, as the club stated. The White House press secretary also posted words of sorrow on social media, stating: “Words cannot express. Keeping in mind her family and friends, above all her mom and dad.” The Second Victim The other deceased individual was MukhammadAziz Umurzokov from Uzbekistan, from Uzbekistan in his first year of studies at the prestigious university, family members said. Umurzokov’s identity was confirmed by Uzbekistan’s foreign ministry. “He was exceptionally gentle, witty, and bright. His ambitions were lofty of pursuing a career in neurosurgery and assisting patients,” his sister, Samira Umurzokova said in a memorial statement. What Happened Nine more persons were hurt in the weekend shooting in the engineering building of Brown’s university in Providence, during the university's examination week. Law enforcement reported on Sunday evening that a man aged 24 taken into custody in a police operation at a Hampton Inn about approximately 17 miles from the scene earlier in the day was set to be freed. “We have a murderer out there,” stated Rhode Island’s attorney general, Peter Neronha. Neronha explained, “Investigations can lead one way, and then you have to regroup and pursue a different angle, and that’s exactly what has happened over the last day or so.” Ongoing Concerns Brett Smiley, Brett Smiley, noted: “It is expected to provoke fresh anxiety for our city”. The gunman began shooting inside a room in the engineering building on over the weekend, discharging in excess of 40 shots from a handgun, a law enforcement official informed the media outlet. Law enforcement that raided the inn seized two handguns and two ammunition clips when the suspect was arrested, according to reports. The Wounded Victims Of the nine hurt, one student was allowed to go home, mentioned Brown’s president, Christina Paxson. Seven others were in critical but stable condition, and one was in critical condition, officials reported on Sunday. Durham Academy, a independent school in North Carolina, said Kendall Turner, Kendall Turner, was among those critically wounded. Further Tributes Cook was remembered at a church service in Birmingham on Sunday. A pastor commented, “She was an incredible, grounded, faithful bright light not only in her youth... but at Brown she was a radiant presence in that institution as well.” Martin Bertao, Martin Bertao, shared a message from the group. “Ella was known for her bold, brave, and kind heart as she served her chapter and other students,” he said. An American diplomat, Jonathan Henick, said he was “profoundly grieved” by Umurzokov’s death in a statement. “Our profound condolences go out to Mr Umurzokov’s family, friends, and schoolmates and mourn the loss of his bright future.” Broader Statistics The weekend's murders at Brown, the seventh oldest in the US university with about 7,300 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students, took place amid one of at least 392 shooting incidents documented across the United States so far in 2025, according to records. The following Monday was the 349th day of the year.
Two students who lost their lives in the recent violent attack at Brown University were honored at the start of the week – while an intensive search for their shooter carried on following the discharge by Rhode Island officials of the only individual detained in connection in the case. Honoring a Lost Student Ella Cook, a sophomore from Alabama, was called “an amazing, stable, pious, radiant soul”, per the Advent Cathedral in Birmingham, which honored her memory at a ceremony on Sunday. Cook was vice-president of Brown’s chapter of the College Republicans organization, as the club stated. The White House press secretary also posted words of sorrow on social media, stating: “Words cannot express. Keeping in mind her family and friends, above all her mom and dad.” The Second Victim The other deceased individual was MukhammadAziz Umurzokov from Uzbekistan, from Uzbekistan in his first year of studies at the prestigious university, family members said. Umurzokov’s identity was confirmed by Uzbekistan’s foreign ministry. “He was exceptionally gentle, witty, and bright. His ambitions were lofty of pursuing a career in neurosurgery and assisting patients,” his sister, Samira Umurzokova said in a memorial statement. What Happened Nine more persons were hurt in the weekend shooting in the engineering building of Brown’s university in Providence, during the university's examination week. Law enforcement reported on Sunday evening that a man aged 24 taken into custody in a police operation at a Hampton Inn about approximately 17 miles from the scene earlier in the day was set to be freed. “We have a murderer out there,” stated Rhode Island’s attorney general, Peter Neronha. Neronha explained, “Investigations can lead one way, and then you have to regroup and pursue a different angle, and that’s exactly what has happened over the last day or so.” Ongoing Concerns Brett Smiley, Brett Smiley, noted: “It is expected to provoke fresh anxiety for our city”. The gunman began shooting inside a room in the engineering building on over the weekend, discharging in excess of 40 shots from a handgun, a law enforcement official informed the media outlet. Law enforcement that raided the inn seized two handguns and two ammunition clips when the suspect was arrested, according to reports. The Wounded Victims Of the nine hurt, one student was allowed to go home, mentioned Brown’s president, Christina Paxson. Seven others were in critical but stable condition, and one was in critical condition, officials reported on Sunday. Durham Academy, a independent school in North Carolina, said Kendall Turner, Kendall Turner, was among those critically wounded. Further Tributes Cook was remembered at a church service in Birmingham on Sunday. A pastor commented, “She was an incredible, grounded, faithful bright light not only in her youth... but at Brown she was a radiant presence in that institution as well.” Martin Bertao, Martin Bertao, shared a message from the group. “Ella was known for her bold, brave, and kind heart as she served her chapter and other students,” he said. An American diplomat, Jonathan Henick, said he was “profoundly grieved” by Umurzokov’s death in a statement. “Our profound condolences go out to Mr Umurzokov’s family, friends, and schoolmates and mourn the loss of his bright future.” Broader Statistics The weekend's murders at Brown, the seventh oldest in the US university with about 7,300 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students, took place amid one of at least 392 shooting incidents documented across the United States so far in 2025, according to records. The following Monday was the 349th day of the year.