Apparent murder-suicide at Rice University on first day of class | LiveNOW from FOX

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An investigation is now underway after a Rice University female student was found dead inside her dorm by authorities.

School officials said Andrea Rodriguez Avila, a junior at Jones College, and who is said to be from Maryland, was found dead in her room on campus. A man, who was not a student, was also found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Investigators on the scene determined that Andrea was the victim of a homicide, school officials said in a message to the Rice community.

Rice University Police said based on the evidence, the two were in a dating relationship. A note that officials said was written by the shooter was also found. Officials said the overall summary of the note was that they were having a troubled dating relationship.

Officials said the shooter, who is possibly from Florida, was not a registered visitor and most likely gained access to the dorm from coming in with Rodriguez Avila. The identity of the shooter has not yet been released.

LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke with FOX 26 Houston reporter Leslie DelasBour for more information.