2 Dead and 1 Injured Following Shooting at Texas A&M University-Commerce Residence

Two people have died and one person was injured following a shooting at Texas A&M University-Commerce's residency halls. 

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Two people have died and one person was injured following a shooting at a Texas A&M University-Commerce residency hall.

ABC Newsreports the shooting took place on Monday at the Pride Rock residence hall, which is where freshmen stay. The surviving victim of the shooting has been taken to a nearby hospital, although their condition is currently unknown.

Due to the shooting, classes have been canceled for the rest of Monday. The university said officers have been stationed across the campus.

Active criminal investigation at Pride Rock. Shelter in place until further notice. All classes are canceled for the remainder of the day and evening at the A&M-Commerce campus.

Additional sheltering space is available at the Club and in the ballrooms at Rayburn Student Center.

— Texas A&M University-Commerce 🦁 (@tamuc) February 3, 2020

In a series of tweets that updated students, faculty, and families of those at the University, A&M-Commerce instructed everyone to take shelter until further notice. The precautionary move was lifted shortly after, while the investigation continues. The area surrounding Pride Rock is still inaccessible, but the university has informed everyone that counselors are on site to provide support.

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.

We will continue to share updates as they are available.

— Texas A&M University-Commerce 🦁 (@tamuc) February 3, 2020

Counselors are available in Rayburn Student Center conference rooms on campus for anyone who needs assistance coping with this situation.

We will continue to provide updates as they become available. (2/2)

— Texas A&M University-Commerce 🦁 (@tamuc) February 3, 2020

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