He was found dead in a Rice University dormitory
FOX 26 reporter Sherman Deselle has the latest on the investigation.
Houston – An investigation is now underway after a Rice University student was found dead inside her dorm by authorities.
Officers responded to a welfare check Monday around 4 p.m.
Rice University death: Officials provide update on incident
Officials at Rice University are providing an update following a deadly incident on campus on the first day of the 2024 fall semester.
Andrea Rodriguez Avila, a junior at Jones College and said to be from Maryland, was found dead in her room on campus, school officials said. A non-student was also found with a gunshot wound.
Investigators at the scene determined Andrea was the victim of a homicide, school officials said in a message to the Rice community.
Officials said a welfare check was made after a family member had not heard from Avila and authorities wanted to check on him.
School officials said they checked her classes to see if she was attending and determined she did not go to class today or miss a class.
Officers then entered, where he was found.
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Based on evidence, Rice University police said the two were in a dating relationship.
Authorities said the shooter, who is from Florida, was not a registered visitor and may have arrived with Avila and gained access to the dorm.
A note that authorities say was written by the shooter was also found. Authorities said the overall summary of the note was that they had a troubled dating relationship.
Anyone in a troubled relationship can visit the SAFE office located on campus, officials said.
The shooter’s identity has not yet been released.
FOX 26 has learned that school officials have confirmed that classes for Tuesday, August 27 have been canceled.
An investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
