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Rice University student killed, suspect found dead with self-inflicted gunshot wound, school spokesman says


Rice University student killed, suspect found dead with self-inflicted gunshot wound, school spokesman says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Authorities are investigating after a woman was reportedly killed in a Rice University dormitory, prompting an emergency shelter to be set up Monday evening.

According to a Rice spokesman, the woman was a student. The shooter was identified only as a man who was not a student at Rice University. He was found dead at the scene of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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According to Houston police, a shooting was reported at 5:05 p.m. that occurred at Jones College, one of the 11 dormitories on campus.

In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Rice University said its police department was investigating the possible murder and urged all students, faculty and staff to stay home.

The curfew has now been lifted, but all classes and activities have been cancelled for the rest of the day.

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