PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The investigation into the mass shooting at Brown University has entered its fifth day, with no named suspect or clear motive surfacing. This tragic event occurred on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of two students and injuries to nine others.
The victims, identified as 19-year-old Ella Cook and 18-year-old Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, were studying for finals when the gunman entered the classroom and opened fire. Investigators have expressed frustration over the lack of clear eyewitness accounts and limited security footage from the building's interior.
Despite reports of an initial person of interest being detained, authorities released the individual shortly after, indicating that further investigation was ongoing. The police have been examining security camera footage from around the campus and other nearby areas; however, the images remain grainy and do not provide a clear view of the suspect.
Brown University President Christina Hull Paxson defended the university's response, noting the presence of 1,200 cameras on campus but acknowledging the limitations in the specific area of the shooting.
Still, questions linger over why Brown was targeted and the circumstances leading to the chaotic scene that unfolded. Authorities have urged anyone with video footage from the prior week to come forward as they believe the shooter may have been surveying the location beforehand. As the Brown community grapples with the aftermath of this tragedy, the call for information and support continues amid ongoing police investigations.
