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Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, a freshman from Richmond-area suburb Midlothian, was one of two shooting victims killed in the December 13 shooting at Brown University, The Washington Post <\/em>reported<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The shooting <\/a>happened in a classroom where students were gathered for an economics class study session. A gunman entered and opened fire on the room, killing two people and injuring nine more.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Umurzokov\u2019s sisters told The Post <\/em>that their brother was an 18-year-old freshman double-majoring in biochemistry and neuroscience. He was in the classroom to spend time with friends and was sitting in the front row. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He had been a straight-A student at Midlothian High School, where he took AP classes and participated in Model UN, Quiz Bowl, and debate. He aspired to become a brain surgeon after a childhood condition required him to have brain surgery, they said.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was incredibly kind, funny, and smart. He had big dreams of becoming a neurosurgeon and helping people. He continues to be my family\u2019s 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,\u201d his family said in a GoFundMe post<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Umurzokov\u2019s family moved to Midlothian in 2011 from Brooklyn. Two years before that, they had immigrated from Uzbekistan and all became U.S. citizens, according to The Washington Post. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other Brown University student killed has been identified<\/a> as sophomore Ella Cook from Alabama. Cook was the vice president of Brown\u2019s College Republicans chapter and a member of Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, Alabama. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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