Brown university shooting: hunt for suspect resumes as victims named – live updates

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 8 min read 100% complete by Anna Betts (now) and Fran Lawther (earlier)December 15, 2025 at 05:42 PM

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The search continues for a suspect in a shooting near Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. The victims have been identified as Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, an aspiring neurosurgeon, and Ella Cook, a parishioner from Alabama. Umurzokov was remembered for his kindness and intellect, while Cook was described as a bright and generous person. A person of interest detained in connection with the shooting has been released. Tensions remain high in the area, with police responding to unfounded reports of shots fired on Monday. Brown University has canceled all remaining in-person exams for the semester.

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