2 Dead, 1 Wounded In Shooting At Texas A&M Dorm

Two people were killed and another wounded in a shooting at a Texas A&M University dorm hall on Monday at its campus in Commerce, Texas, according to campus police and media reports.

A twitter account believed to be associated with the university confirmed the two deaths.

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.

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

The account also warned that students and staff have been instructed to shelter in place.

Students, faculty and staff are instructed to take shelter and stay in place until further notice. This is a precautionary measure.

A&M-Commerce UPD is actively investigating three gunshot victims in Pride Rock Residence Hall on the A&M-Commerce campus.

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

Shelter-in-place continues for the A&M-Commerce main campus – information will be shared here when it becomes available. https://t.co/1yxXusLvmQ

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

The university police said all classes were canceled for the rest of the day amid an active criminal investigation. Texas A&M’s campus in Commerce, Texas, is over 200 miles north of Texas A&M’s main campus in College Station.