The use of emergency air medical services and trauma-level care may involve significant hospital costs often evaluated by private health insurance plans.
Early evaluations from forensic diagnostics—including an autopsy—found that Martin died from a gunshot wound, whereas Helms died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The university added: “All indications at this time from the preliminary autopsy suggest a murder-suicide.” They also noted that no other individuals are currently believed to have been involved.
In the incident. Helms graduated with a degree in elementary education, and Martin graduated with a degree in psychology on Saturday, May 17, according to the university’s graduation program.
Their academic fields often intersect with topics related to developmental psychology, child trauma, and emotional wellness, highlighting the need for robust mental health services on campuses.
Following the incident, the University posted to its Facebook page saying: “Thank you to all who have reached out to us through messages and offered to support in so many meaningful ways.
