Rhode Island Republican Party Acknowledges the Senseless Killing of Ella Cook

Providence, RI – Chairman Joe Powers released the following statement regarding the tragic shooting at Brown University on Saturday: 

“The Rhode Island Republican Party is devastated to learn of the tragic loss of Ella Cook, Vice President of the Brown College Republicans, whose life was taken in Saturday’s horrific mass shooting. Ella was a bold, faithful, and inspiring young conservative leader who fearlessly shared her beliefs on campus. Described by those who knew her as a “bright light,” kind, and grounded, Ella embodied the very best of the next generation of conservative voices.” 

“We extend our deepest condolences and fervent prayers to Ella’s family, her congregation at Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, AL, her friends, the Brown College Republicans, the entire Brown University community, MukhammadAziz Umurzakov and his family during this time of profound grief and anxiety. Our thoughts are with students across Rhode Island who are reeling in fear from this terrible event, and with our law enforcement community as they continue to exhaust all measures in bringing the murderer to justice.”