Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov: 2nd victim fatally shot at Brown University ID'd; GoFundMe launched

Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov was identified by his family in a GoFundMe as the second victim killed in Saturday’s fatal shooting at Brown University.

Updated on: Dec 15, 2025, 08:27:19 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, a Brown University freshman, was identified as the second victim who tragically lost his life at after being fatally shot at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island on Saturday. Umurzokov was identified by his family in a GoFundMe created on Sunday.

Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov was fatally shot at the shooting at Brown University on Saturday. (GoFundMe)

Earlier on Sunday, the other victim to be fatally shot at Brown University was identified as sophomore Ella Cook from Birmingham, Alabama. Cook was identified by a parish in her hometown on Sunday afternoon during a prayer meet.

"He was incredibly kind, funny, and smart," The GoFundMe stated. "He had big dreams of becoming a neurosurgeon and helping people. He continues to be my family’s biggest role model in all aspects."

"He always lent a helping hand to anyone in need without hesitation, and was the most kind-hearted person our family knew," the GoFundMe added. "Our family is incredibly devastated by this loss."

A target of $90,000 was set to be raised for Umurzokoz, with more than $78,000 already raised within two hours of the GoFundMe's launch. The family said that the money raised will go towards the expenses related to his death.

Reports noted that Umurzokov was fatally shot when he was at the campus for an econ review.

Benjamin Erickson: What We Know About The Suspect

On Sunday, 24-year-old Benjamin Erickson was identified as the person of interest in the shooting at Brown University. Erickson, a former US Army official who was never deployed, was taken into custody from a hotel in Rhode Island on Sunday morning around 3:45 a.m.

Also read: Benjamin Erickson: Brown University suspect's alleged photos, social media profiles surface

Erikson is from Wisconsin and served as a specialist in the US Army, the Army confirmed in a statement on Thursday. He was released later this year and planned to pursue further studies at Brown University later this year.

At the time of his arrest, two guns and two fully loaded magazines were found in his possession.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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