2 dead in apparent murder-suicide on campus of North Lake College in Irving

Wednesday, May 3, 2017
IRVING, Texas (KTRK) -- Two people are dead in an apparent murder-suicide at North Lake College in Irving, police said.

The college is located at 5001 North Macarthur Blvd., just outside Dallas. All classes have been canceled Wednesday and Thursday, the college said.





Irving police said it appears the victim and shooter are dead after the suspect committed suicide.

"There appears to be no continuing threat but police will continue to search to make the campus safe," Irving police said in a tweet.



Earlier, officials issued a message asking students and staff to barricade inside a room.

"Proceed with others to the nearest room and barricade and/or lock yourselves in the room. Wait in place for further instructions from police. If you are not on campus, stay away for your own safety. We'll update you as soon as we can," the message stated.



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