UW-Platteville Confirms Two Students Dead After Campus Emergency
- Two students from UW-Platteville died as a result of a targeted and isolated event that occurred at Wilgus Hall on Monday, May 19, 2025.
- The incident involved only the two individuals and was isolated, prompting a shelter in place before officials lifted it.
- UW-Platteville canceled all final exams for the rest of the week and set up a mental health support line staffed overnight.
- Chancellor Tammy Evetovich confirmed the students were 22-year-old Kelsie Martin from Beloit and Hallie Helms from Baraboo, and families were notified.
- Police maintain an active investigation at the scene, and the university emphasizes student safety and well-being remain top priorities.
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Community still processing UW-Platteville shooting that left two students dead
UW-Platteville (UW Platteville)More details are emerging about a shooting at UW-Platteville Monday which left two students dead. In a statement released Tuesday, the university said the UW-Platteville Police Department had responded to a call at Wilgus Hall, a student residence hall, for a “disturbance.” When officers arrived, they found two individuals with gunshot wounds. One of the individuals police found on the scene has been identified as …
2 UW-Platteville Students Killed In Campus Murder-Suicide: Police
2 UW-Platteville Students Killed In Campus Murder-Suicide: Police - Across Wisconsin, WI - Kelsie Martin, a psychology major and beloved residence hall leader, was shot and killed Monday by another student inside Wilgus Hall.
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