HOUSTON, TX – Both the Rice University Police Department and the Houston Police Department are investigating a murder-suicide that took place in a dorm room Tuesday afternoon.
According to Rice University President, Reginald DesRoches, a female student Andrea Rodriguez Avila in her junior year, was found deceased in her room at Jones College, a residence hall.
A second victim, a male who is said not to be a student was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. There were no signs of forced entry, and it is believed both Andrea and the suspect were in a dating relationship.
According to the Rice University Police Chief, they checked on Andrea after a family member did not hear from her and asked for a welfare check. Around 4:30 p.m., they made entry and found both Andrea and the male deceased.
There was also a note that indicated that the male with the self-inflicted gunshot wound was the one who killed Andrea. The police chief also stated that it is believed that there are no threats to other students at this time and that the university is safe.
