Video After The Jump
Two sisters found dead inside a residence hall at Texas A&M University-Commerce on Monday are the victims of "a targeted, isolated event," campus police say.
The women were identified Tuesday as 19-year-old Deja Matts, of Garland, and her sister, 20-year-old Abbaney Matts. Deja's 2-year-old son, who was also injured in the shooting, was treated for his wounds and released to the care of family members.
The school confirmed Tuesday that Deja was a freshman at the university and was pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health. Her sister, Abbaney, was not enrolled at the school.
"Our continued thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends of the victims from this week’s tragedy," the school said in a news release.
Texas A&M-Commerce University Police Chief Bryan Vaughn said Monday that a student at the Pride Rock residence hall called university police at about 10:17 a.m. though he didn't elaborate on what was reported. Vaughn said officers arrived at the coed freshman dorm and found the bodies of two women and an injured 2-year-old child inside one of the rooms.
NBC 5 reviewed the 911 call on Tuesday and learned a woman called police to report something had gone through her wall. She said she arrived back at her dorm room to find part of the ceiling on her bed, a hole in her wall and a nick on the calendar opposite the hole. She reported that it appeared something had been shot through her wall.
According to the Texas A&M University-Commerce Police Department, "the shooting appears to be a targeted, isolated event." Investigators have not revealed any suspects or motive in the shooting. No arrests have been announced.
"This remains an active investigation with multiple law enforcement agencies assisting. We will continue to provide updates as they become available," police said.
Source: NBCDFW
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