India, May 20 -- Wisconsin authorities announced an emergency at the University of Wisconsin (UW) Platteville following the deaths of two students. The incident is being described as a "targeted and isolated" attack.

Students at UW-Platteville were issued a shelter-in-place order between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. on May 19, and were instructed to stay out of the residence facility Wilgus Hall.

Meanwhile, the university identified the deceased students as Kelsie Martin, 22, of Beloit, and Hallie Helms, 22, of Baraboo. Helms received her elementary school degree just two days before the tragedy, according to the graduation program. Martin was enrolled in the same course as those who will graduate with forensic science degrees this summer.

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