Rice University Student Found Dead in Dorm

A tragic incident at Rice University resulted in the deaths of junior Andrea Rodriguez Avila and an unidentified man, suspected to be a murder-suicide. The university police discovered Avila's body during a welfare check after her family reported they hadn’t heard from her. Alongside her, the man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and a note indicating troubles in their romantic relationship was recovered. The campus was placed on lockdown for nearly two hours while authorities investigated, leading to the cancellation of all classes for the day. University President Reginald DesRoches expressed his condolences and reassured the community that there was no ongoing threat. The identities of the deceased were not fully disclosed, and counseling services have been made available for students.