Suspect dies after shooting Doane University student in Texas

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 18:02 · Archive

Ian Riles, accused of shooting a Doane University student, has died from injuries sustained in the incident.

Ian Riles died Friday from injuries sustained in a shooting near San Antonio, Texas, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office confirmed Monday. He was accused of fatally shooting Jessica Villanueva, a 22-year-old Doane University senior, at a home on Wednesday.

Sheriff Javier Salazar said a homeowner called authorities after finding Riles, believed to be his son, and Villanueva inside the home with gunshot wounds. Villanueva died at the scene. Riles was taken to hospital but later died from his injuries. Authorities believe the two were in a relationship and classified the incident as a domestic violence-related murder-suicide.

Villanueva was originally from Texas but had been visiting from her out-of-state college. Doane University identified her as a senior at the school who was set to graduate in the autumn. The university offered support and resources for faculty, staff and students. Villanueva's family created a GoFundMe to help with funeral and memorial expenses.

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• Suspect dies days after Texas shooting that killed Doane University studentThe man accused of fatally shooting a Doane University student in Texas before turning the gun on himself has died.WOWT · 19 Oct, 17:37
• Suspect dies days after Texas shooting that killed Doane University studentThe man accused of fatally shooting a Doane University student in Texas before turning the gun on himself has died.1011Now · 19 Oct, 17:37

In this story: Ian Riles · Jessica Villanueva · Doane University · San Antonio · Texas · Bexar County Sheriff's Office

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