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Summary:
A manhunt is underway in Providence, Rhode Island, following a shooting at Brown University that left two students dead and nine wounded. Police have released enhanced video footage of a person of interest but have not yet identified the suspect, who is described as stocky and approximately 5’8″. The lack of clear video from campus security cameras is frustrating investigators and the community. The motive remains unknown. The incident has sparked debate about campus security measures, particularly the use of sirens and the effectiveness of locked doors, with some arguing that focusing on guns is the real issue. Details are emerging about the victims, including their backgrounds and stories of survival. Local schools have heightened security measures.
News Article:
Brown University Shooting Manhunt Continues; Community Grapples with Grief and Security Concerns
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Dec. 17, 2025) – The search intensifies for the gunman responsible for the deadly shooting at Brown University on Saturday, which claimed the lives of two students and injured nine others. Providence police, with the support of the FBI, released enhanced video footage of a “person of interest” during a Tuesday press conference, urging the public to come forward with any relevant information.
“We’re looking for a moment that is shorter than someone taking a breath,” said Providence Police Chief Col. Oscar Perez, pleading for residents to review their security camera footage for any potential leads.
The suspect is described as stocky and approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall. In all publicly released footage, the suspect’s face is masked.
The victims have been identified as Ella Cook, 19, a sophomore from Birmingham, Alabama, and MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, 18, a freshman from Brandermill, Virginia. Cook was vice president of the Brown College Republicans and beloved in her church. Umurzokov was majoring in biochemistry and neuroscience.
Details are emerging about the wounded, including 18-year-old freshman Spencer Yang, who described the chaotic scene as the gunman opened fire. Jacob Spears, 18, managed to run outside after being shot and has a GoFundMe set up for his care.
The shooting has ignited a debate about campus security. While Brown President Christina Paxson confirmed the university has 1,200 cameras, law enforcement officials says no clear video exists of the shooter inside the engineering building. Paxson defended the decision not to activate campus sirens, claiming it would have caused panic and potentially directed students towards the danger.
Some in the community question the focus on traditional security measures. “The issue isn’t the doors, it’s the guns,” said Zoe Kass, a Brown senior who was present during the shooting.
The shooting has sent ripples of fear through the community. Providence public schools have canceled after-school activities and field trips as a precaution. Ten state troopers have been assigned to support police at the schools.
“Of course it feels scary. But at the same time, I think that if the person really wanted to scare us, we shouldn’t allow him or her to win,” said Tatjana Stojanovic, a Providence parent who lives near the Brown campus.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to contact the Providence Police Department immediately.
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