An investigation is now underway after a Rice University female student was found dead inside her dorm by authorities.
Authorities responded to a welfare check around 4 p.m. Monday.School officials said Andrea Rodriguez Avila, a junior at Jones College, and who is said to be from Maryland, was found dead in her room on campus. A man, who was not a student, was also found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.Investigators on the scene determined that Andrea was the victim of a homicide, school officials said in a message to the Rice community.
FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, Google Android TV, Samsung TV, and Vizio!Rice University Police said based on the evidence, the two were in a dating relationship. Officials said the shooter, who is possibly from Florida, was not a registered visitor and most likely gained access to the dorm from coming in with Avila. A note that officials said was written by the shooter was also found.
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