A makeshift shrine of flowers and condolence cards has sprung up outside the Brown University building where a gunman killed two students and wounded nine others, with the Ivy League institution and its community grappling with the unexpected tragedy.
As investigations seek leads on the assailant, who remains at large after fleeing the scene of the Saturday shooting, the victims have been identified as MukhammadAziz Umurzokov and Ella Cook. Friends and family have shared heartwarming stories highlighting the passion and accomplishments of the two young lives cut short. Both were brilliant and beloved — as members of our campus community, but even more by their friends and families, said university President Christina Paxson.
As the student body and faculty prepare tributes, including an online interfaith prayer service scheduled for Wednesday, classes will resume with a larger service honoring the victims after the winter break.
MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, an 18-year-old freshman from Virginia, had dreams of entering medicine inspired by personal health challenges he faced as a child. His sister shared how dedicated he was to supporting his fellow students, especially recent immigrants struggling with cultural and language barriers.
Ella Cook, a 19-year-old sophomore and accomplished pianist from Alabama, had a vibrant presence on campus, serving as vice president of the college Republicans while pursuing studies in French, math, and economics. Known for her kindness and leadership, Cook deeply impacted her peers and community.
Among those injured, several remain hospitalized but are reported to be recovering. The community's spirit remains steadfast as they rally around victims and their families, embracing one another in this challenging time. The tragedy has highlighted the need for continued support and solidarity within the campus community.
As investigations seek leads on the assailant, who remains at large after fleeing the scene of the Saturday shooting, the victims have been identified as MukhammadAziz Umurzokov and Ella Cook. Friends and family have shared heartwarming stories highlighting the passion and accomplishments of the two young lives cut short. Both were brilliant and beloved — as members of our campus community, but even more by their friends and families, said university President Christina Paxson.
As the student body and faculty prepare tributes, including an online interfaith prayer service scheduled for Wednesday, classes will resume with a larger service honoring the victims after the winter break.
MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, an 18-year-old freshman from Virginia, had dreams of entering medicine inspired by personal health challenges he faced as a child. His sister shared how dedicated he was to supporting his fellow students, especially recent immigrants struggling with cultural and language barriers.
Ella Cook, a 19-year-old sophomore and accomplished pianist from Alabama, had a vibrant presence on campus, serving as vice president of the college Republicans while pursuing studies in French, math, and economics. Known for her kindness and leadership, Cook deeply impacted her peers and community.
Among those injured, several remain hospitalized but are reported to be recovering. The community's spirit remains steadfast as they rally around victims and their families, embracing one another in this challenging time. The tragedy has highlighted the need for continued support and solidarity within the campus community.
