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Rice University student killed in shocking murder-suicide
New information has surfaced regarding the Rice University student fatally shot in an apparent murder-suicide that shocked the prestigious Houston institution on the first day of classes. Andrea Rodriguez Avila, 21, was a junior studying political science and pre-law, originally from Nottingham, Maryland. She had transferred to Rice in spring 2024 from the Community College of Baltimore County. Avila was…
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Rice University lockdown after two found dead on campus
Rice University experienced a nearly two-hour lockdown on the first day of classes as authorities investigated the deaths of two individuals, including a student. The incident occurred at Jones College, a residential hall on the eastern side of the Houston campus. A female student was discovered dead in her dorm room at Jones College, according to university spokesperson Chris Stipes.…