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One person dead and another injured in campus shooting

Authorities investigate a deadly shooting at Casas del Rio (Gila), a student housing center at the University of New Mexico Central Campus
Authorities investigate a deadly shooting at Casas del Rio (Gila), a student housing center at the University of New Mexico Central Campus (Albuquerque Journal)
  • A shooting at the University of New Mexico's Casas del Rio student housing complex in Albuquerque resulted in one person dead and another injured.
  • The suspect remains at large, prompting a manhunt and a campus-wide shelter-in-place order.
  • The university's Albuquerque central campus has been closed as police conduct a sweep for the suspect.
  • New Mexico State Police have taken over the investigation, which began after reports around 3am.
  • New student orientation was underway at the university when the incident occurred, with efforts made to ensure the safety of those attending.
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