Rice University Student Killed in Dorm in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Junior Andrea Rodriguez Avila was found dead along with a male visitor, prompting campus-wide lockdown and class cancellations.

Andrea Rodriguez Avila, 21, was a junior political science and pre-law student from Maryland.
The male suspect, believed to be from Florida, was not affiliated with the university.
Police discovered a note suggesting the pair had a troubled dating relationship.
The incident occurred on the first day of the fall semester, leading to a temporary campus lockdown.
University officials have assured the community that the campus is safe and are providing support services.