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21-05-2025
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2 University Students Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide at Residence Hall in Wisconsin: Reports
Two students have died in a "targeted and isolated" shooting at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, according to reports A statement from the school obtained by PEOPLE confirmed Kelsie Martin, 22, died from a gunshot wound, while Hallie Helms, also 22, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, per preliminary autopsy findings "No other subjects are suspected to have been involved in the incident," the university said in the statementTwo students have died in a suspected murder-suicide at a residence hall at a university in Wisconsin, according to reports. On the afternoon of Monday, May 19, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Police Department "responded to a call at Wilgus Hall, a student residence hall, for a disturbance," a University of Wisconsin-Platteville statement obtained by PEOPLE confirmed. "Upon arrival, law enforcement officers from UW-Platteville Police Department found two individuals injured, suffering from gunshot wounds," the release stated. The school said of the victim, "One of the individuals was identified as Kelsie Martin, 22. Martin was transported to Southwest Health, and then Med-flighted to UW Hospital, where she was pronounced dead," adding that she was the Wilgus Hall Assistant Resident Director and a psychology major from Beloit, Wisconsin. "Based upon preliminary autopsy findings, Martin was determined to have died by gunshot wound," the school said. The statement continued, "The other individual was identified as Hallie Helms, 22, who died at the scene. Based on preliminary autopsy findings, Helms was determined to have died by self-inflicted gunshot wound," confirming she was a Wilgus Hall resident and an elementary education major from Baraboo, Wisconsin. Per WMTV, Fox 11 News and Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR), the deaths are being investigated as a murder-suicide. The shooting has been described as a "targeted and isolated" incident, per ABC News, citing authorities and school officials. The school said in the release obtained by PEOPLE that "no other subjects are suspected to have been involved in the incident," adding that the investigation is ongoing and final exams for the remainder of the week have been canceled. The school also said that counseling is available for anybody affected. According to the WPR, both of the women graduated on Saturday, May 17. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. The university said in a Facebook message on Tuesday, "Thank you to all who have reached out to us through messages and offered to support in so many meaningful ways. We are overwhelmed by your kindness." "We are a close community, and this outpouring of care is a powerful reminder of who we are. We do not take it for granted. #PioneerStrong," they added. The UW-Platteville Police Department didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to Read the original article on People
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
UW-Platteville shooting incident, 2 dead; officials release new info
The Brief UW-Platteville officials released new information about a fatal shooting at the school on Monday, May 19. Two people, an assistant resident director and a resident, died as a result of the shooting. Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting. PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville released more information on Tuesday, May 20 tied to the fatal shooting at Wilgus Hall, a student residence hall. What we know On Monday afternoon, May 19, UW-Platteville Police Department responded to a call at Wilgus Hall, a student residence hall, for a disturbance. When police arrived at the hall, officers from UW-Platteville Police Department found two individuals injured, suffering from gunshot wounds. A news release says one of the individuals was identified as Kelsie Martin, 22. Martin was transported to Southwest Health, and then Med-flighted to UW Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Martin was the Wilgus Hall Assistant Resident Director and a psychology major from Beloit. Based upon preliminary autopsy findings, Martin was determined to have died by gunshot wound. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The second individual was identified as Hallie Helms, 22, who died at the scene. Based on preliminary autopsy findings, Helms was determined to have died by self-inflicted gunshot wound. Helms was a Wilgus Hall resident and an elementary education major from Baraboo. No other people are suspected to have been involved in the incident. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the two individuals. Officials are asking for anyone with information on this incident to contact the UW-Platteville Police Department at 608-342-1584. What we know Counseling resources are available to the UW-Platteville community. University Counseling will be offering walk-in urgent sessions with a counselor, Wednesday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. In addition, a toll-free emotional support line is available at 844.602.6680 or 720.272.0004, staffed by mental health professionals. The line will be available overnight through Wednesday. Another resource is the free, confidential UW Mental Health 24/7 line at 888.531.2142. Mantra Health is also available to students. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Final exams for the remainder of the week were canceled. Any students with questions are asked to contact the Dean's office for their individual college. A frequently asked questions website is available to anyone seeking additional resources. The Source The information in this post was provided by the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
