(CNN)– The four University of Idaho students who were found dead Sunday night in a home near the campus have been identified, the Moscow City, Idaho, Police Department said on Monday.
The students were Ethan Chapin, 20, of Conway, Washington; Madison Mogen, 21, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Xana Kernodle, 20, of Avondale, Arizona; and Kaylee GonCalves, 21, of Rathdrum, Idaho.
Moscow police said they were investigating the deaths as homicides. However, he did not provide any other factual information. As of noon this Monday, there were no suspects in custody. Authorities have asked anyone with information about the case to contact the police.
“The Moscow Police Department and the city of Moscow are deeply saddened by these people’s families, their colleagues and friends, and our community during this time,” the institution said.
“We send our sincere condolences to all those affected by this incident,” he added.
Police have indicated that “there is no current threat”, public the university on Twitter this Sunday without providing further details.
Officers responded to a call about an unconscious person shortly before noon on Sunday and discovered the four bodies, the Moscow police department said in a news release.
“It is with deep sadness that I share with you that the university was notified today of the deaths of four University of Idaho students who lived off campus and are believed to be victims of homicide,” the university president said. Scott Green. to the community.
The tragic discovery comes as another US college campus, the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, was undergoing an intense search early Monday morning for a gunman, identified as a local student, accused of killing three people and wounding others two Sundays at the university grounds.
At the University of Idaho, in-person and online classes this Monday were canceled and will resume on Tuesday.
“We appreciate the support of the community and the continued efforts of the Police Department. The university is committed to supporting students and families during this difficult time,” Green said.
CNN has contacted the university and the police department for more details.
Hannah Sarisohn, Holly Yan, and Susannah Cullinane, all of CNN, contributed to this report.
