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An Aspiring Neurosurgeon and a ‘Faithful Bright light:’ What We Know About the Two Students Killed in the Brown Mass Shooting

Two students died and eight were injured in the Brown University shooting; a GoFundMe raised nearly $190,000 to support the family of aspiring neurosurgeon Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov.

  • On Saturday at 4 p.m., a shooter entered Brown University's Barus and Holley engineering and physics building during finals, killing two students, MukhammadAziz Umurzokov and Ella Cook.
  • Investigators paused and then restarted the search after a Wisconsin man was detained shortly after the shooting but released for having "no basis" for suspicion, with police confirming no motive or charges.
  • Umurzokov's family launched a GoFundMe that drew tributes, while Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey ordered flags at half-staff until Friday, honoring Ella Cook.
  • A vigil and memorial have been held, with Brown University President Christina H. Paxson calling the day 'deeply tragic,' and an online interfaith prayer service scheduled for Wednesday.
  • Authorities announced a $50,000 FBI reward as they pursue new leads from photos and videos, while the wounded students include one released and others in critical or stable condition, Providence's mayor said.
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Brown mourns the loss of an aspiring doctor and campus leader to the campus attack

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The two students shot in the attack at Brown University were identified as a future neurosurgeon and a true "light".

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An aspiring neurosurgeon and a young woman described as “a light” were the victims of the Brown University shooting, which also left eight injured

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, December 15, 2025.
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