COMMERCE, Texas — Officials at Texas A&M University-Commerce said two people died Monday in a shooting at an on-campus residence hall that left one other person injured.
“There have been two confirmed deaths,” officials said in a statement on the school’s website. “The third victim has been taken to the hospital for treatment.”
There have been 2 confirmed deaths. The third victim has been taken to the hospital for treatment. UPD has stationed officers throughout campus, including all key gathering points, for the safety of the campus community.
— A&M-Commerce (@tamuc) February 3, 2020
We will continue to share updates as they are available.
Update 12:36 p.m., Feb. 4: The University Police Department said the shooting was a targeted, isolated incident, officials said.
The third victim, the two-year-old son of Abbaney Matts, was treated and released to the care of family members.
— A&M-Commerce (@tamuc) February 4, 2020
According to the University Police Department, the shooting appears to be a targeted, isolated event.
Original report: School officials cautioned students, staff and faculty to shelter in place Monday morning as authorities investigate the shooting at Pride Rock, a 3-story residence hall for freshmen. Classes were also canceled for the day, administrators said.
The shelter-in-place order was lifted around 1:30 p.m.
Counselors are available in Rayburn Student Center conference rooms on campus for anyone who needs assistance coping with this situation.
— A&M-Commerce (@tamuc) February 3, 2020
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