The White House, politicians and Alabama community leaders are responding to the death of Ella Cook in the Brown University shooting.A Birmingham church leader identified her as a parishioner on Sunday. She was the Vice President of the Brown chapter of the College Republicans of America. Authorities in Providence, Rhode Island have not officially released the names of the shooting victims.>> THE LATEST: What we know about the shootingThe latestA person of interest who was taken into custody in connection with the shooting was released.All of the victims were students, Brown University President Christina H. Paxson said during a news conference on Saturday night.The shooting happened just after 4 p.m. at the Barus and Holley building, which houses the school of engineering and the physics department, where students were gathering for their exams.Providence Mayor Brett Smiley confirmed that two people died and nine others were injured. Sunday morning, officials gave an update on the people injured: Seven people are stable condition, one is critical but stable, and one person has been discharged.Classes and exams have been canceled. University officials also said students are free to leave.ResponsesThe following responses are in alphabetical order by last name.Cathedral Church of the Advent on 6th Avenue North “And those of you who knew her, those of you who know her, she was an incredible, grounded, faithful, bright light. Not only here, growing up here at the Advent and the myriad ways in which she served faithfully and the ways in which she encouraged and lift up those around her,” said the church leader.Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala.College Republicans of America White House Press Secretary Karoline LeavittRep. Gary Palmer, R-Ala.Gov. Kay Ivey”On Saturday evening, December 13, 2025, two students were murdered and many more were injured during a shooting on the campus of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Among those who lost their lives was Alabama native Ella Cook, a 19-year-old Brown University sophomore from Mountain Brook. She was much beloved in her community, her church and among her classmates at Brown University.” “Her pastor, Rev. Craig Smalley of Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham observed, ‘She was an incredible, grounded, faithful bright light Not only here, growing up here at the Advent and myriad ways in which she served faithfully and the ways she encouraged and lifted up those around her, but at Brown University, she was an incredible light in that particular place as well.’ As all of Alabama wraps our arms around Ella’s family in prayer, I also join in mourning her loss. “Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala.Vice President JD Vance, RALGOP Chairman John Wahl “We are deeply saddened by the tragic and senseless murder of Ella Cook of Mountain Brook this past weekend at Brown University.”Ella was a bright, promising young leader and served as Vice President of the Brown University College Republicans. She was a courageous voice for her beliefs on an Ivy League campus, where standing for conservative principles is often challenging. Her dedication and leadership are an example of the impact young people can have when they engage in civic life with conviction and integrity.”Our thoughts and prayers are with Ella’s family, friends, classmates, and the College Republican community as they navigate this unimaginable loss. May her memory be a blessing, and may justice and truth prevail.”Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, RBelow: Brown University students and community shaken by campus mass shootingThis is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —

The White House, politicians and Alabama community leaders are responding to the death of Ella Cook in the Brown University shooting.

A Birmingham church leader identified her as a parishioner on Sunday. She was the Vice President of the Brown chapter of the College Republicans of America.

Authorities in Providence, Rhode Island have not officially released the names of the shooting victims.

>> THE LATEST: What we know about the shooting

The latestA person of interest who was taken into custody in connection with the shooting was released.All of the victims were students, Brown University President Christina H. Paxson said during a news conference on Saturday night.The shooting happened just after 4 p.m. at the Barus and Holley building, which houses the school of engineering and the physics department, where students were gathering for their exams.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley confirmed that two people died and nine others were injured. Sunday morning, officials gave an update on the people injured: Seven people are stable condition, one is critical but stable, and one person has been discharged.Classes and exams have been canceled. University officials also said students are free to leave.

Responses

The following responses are in alphabetical order by last name.

Cathedral Church of the Advent on 6th Avenue North

“And those of you who knew her, those of you who know her, she was an incredible, grounded, faithful, bright light. Not only here, growing up here at the Advent and the myriad ways in which she served faithfully and the ways in which she encouraged and lift up those around her,” said the church leader.

Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala.

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College Republicans of America

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

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Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Ala.

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Ann and I are heartbroken to hear about the passing of Ella Cook. By all accounts, she was a special young woman.

Please join us in praying for Ella’s family and all those impacted by the shooting at Brown University.

— Gary Palmer (@USRepGaryPalmer) December 15, 2025

Gov. Kay Ivey

“On Saturday evening, December 13, 2025, two students were murdered and many more were injured during a shooting on the campus of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Among those who lost their lives was Alabama native Ella Cook, a 19-year-old Brown University sophomore from Mountain Brook. She was much beloved in her community, her church and among her classmates at Brown University.”

“Her pastor, Rev. Craig Smalley of Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham observed, ‘She was an incredible, grounded, faithful bright light Not only here, growing up here at the Advent and myriad ways in which she served faithfully and the ways she encouraged and lifted up those around her, but at Brown University, she was an incredible light in that particular place as well.’ As all of Alabama wraps our arms around Ella’s family in prayer, I also join in mourning her loss. “

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala.

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I am heartbroken to hear that Mountain Brook’s Ella Cook was among those killed over the weekend at Brown University.

Our hearts and our prayers are with the Cook family and everyone impacted by this senseless killing.

— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) December 15, 2025

Vice President JD Vance, R

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This beautiful young girl was one of the murdered students at Brown University. It takes special courage to lead an organization of conservatives on a left wing campus, and I am very sorry our country has lost one of its bright young stars.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord. https://t.co/icGrwJAAlX

— JD Vance (@JDVance) December 15, 2025

ALGOP Chairman John Wahl

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic and senseless murder of Ella Cook of Mountain Brook this past weekend at Brown University.

“Ella was a bright, promising young leader and served as Vice President of the Brown University College Republicans. She was a courageous voice for her beliefs on an Ivy League campus, where standing for conservative principles is often challenging. Her dedication and leadership are an example of the impact young people can have when they engage in civic life with conviction and integrity.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Ella’s family, friends, classmates, and the College Republican community as they navigate this unimaginable loss. May her memory be a blessing, and may justice and truth prevail.”

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R

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We are praying for the victims of the horrendous act of evil at Brown University: Ella Cook from Birmingham, Alabama, and Midlothian High School’s own Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov. We lift up their families, friends and communities in a prayer of comfort and peace.

— Governor Glenn Youngkin (@GovernorVA) December 15, 2025

Below: Brown University students and community shaken by campus mass shooting

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