A student of Rice University in Houston, Texas, was found shot and killed inside her dorm room in Jones College.
The student, identified as Andrea Rodriguez Avila, was killed by a man who then took his own life.
Originally from Maryland, Avila was a junior at the school. The suspect who has yet to be identified was not a student at the University.
According to reports, Avila was found after a relative requested a wellness check.
Police found a suicide note inside the room from the man who is believed to be a romantic partner of the deceased.
“In general terms, it was a lot about their relationship and obviously they were having a troubled relationship at this time,” Clemente Rodriguez with Rice University police said.
A statement from the school read: “We are heartbroken to tell you that earlier today Andrea Rodriguez Avila, a student at Jones College, was found deceased in her room on campus during a wellness check by RUPD.
“According to investigators at the scene, Andrea is believed to be a victim of homicide. A second individual, who was not a member of the Rice community, was also found deceased in the room.
“Investigators believe the second individual died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and may have known Andrea. There was no sign of forced entry into her room. Please be assured that RUPD is working with Houston Police Department and that our campus is safe,”