HOUSTON — A homicide investigation is underway at Rice University Monday night after a student and a man were found dead, according to Houston police.

Police said a homicide had occurred at Jones College, a residential building on campus. The call came in around 4:50 p.m.

Investigators said a female student was found dead in her dorm room during a welfare check. A man, who is not a student, was also found dead from a gunshot wound.

Campus authorities asked all students to remain in their rooms until the crime scene was secured. Faculty and staff were asked to remain safe until 7:30 p.m.

All classes and activities for Monday have been cancelled.

This article will be updated as more information becomes available.