uthorities in the area have determined that the shooting event involving two students at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville was most likely a murder-suicide.
Two students were found at Wilgus Hall, the student residence, with gunshot wounds, a university spokeswoman revealed to the media.
They were identified as 22-year-old Hallie Helms and Kelsie Martin.
Although the exact time of the incident is still being determined, authorities have said they think it happened on Monday, May 19 at around 4 p.m. local time.
Martin, a psychology major and assistant resident director, was taken to Southwest Health before being transferred to UW hospital, where she passed away. Helms, an elementary education major, was declared dead at the site.
According to the preliminary autopsy, Helms died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, while Martin died from a gunshot wound.
The university added: “All indications at this time from the preliminary autopsy suggest a murder-suicide.”
They added that no further people are thought to have been involved in the incident at this time.
Martin earned a psychology degree and Helms a primary education degree on May 17. Following a tragic incident, UW-Platteville thanked supporters and offered counseling, canceling exams for the week. Governor Tony Evers expressed concern and urged the public to keep the university community in their thoughts. #PioneerStrong
