Martin, who was studying psychology and served as an assistant resident director, was taken to Southwest Health before being airlifted to UW Hospital, where she later died.

Preliminary autopsy reports indicate that Martin died from a gunshot wound, while Helms’ fatal injury was self-inflicted, per People. The university confirmed these early findings suggest a murder-suicide and added that no other individuals are believed to be involved.

Both students had graduated just two days earlier on Saturday, May 17, as listed in the university’s commencement program.

In the aftermath of the incident, UW-Platteville canceled final exams for the week and made mental health services available to students, staff, and faculty. In a statement posted to Facebook, the university wrote: “Thank you to all who have reached out to us through messages and offered to support in so many meaningful ways.”

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