In a troubling incident, two Rice University students were robbed at gunpoint late Sunday evening while parked in West Lot 2, igniting fears about campus safety. The three male suspects, described as being in their 20s and sporting slim, athletic builds, were seen fleeing towards Rice Boulevard, prompting an immediate increase in patrols by the Rice University Police Department (RUPD).
The unsettling robbery marks another violent event near campus, with RUPD advising students and staff to remain vigilant, especially after dark. Campus authorities have urged the community to avoid isolated areas and report any suspicious behavior, emphasizing the importance of safety measures in light of this incident. With the armed suspects still at large, the university community is on high alert.
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