The UW-Platteville campus remains in shock after the deaths of Kelsie Martin and Hallie Helms. The May 19 shooting, which police say involved no other individuals, has left the tight-knit university community searching for answers.
Martin, a resident advisor, was summoned to Helms’ room amid concerns about her emotional state. What transpired next ended both young lives. University officials have emphasized available counseling services while canceling academic obligations for the week.
Tributes paint Martin as a compassionate leader and Helms as a creative spirit. Their families’ online memorials reveal two vibrant lives full of promise—Martin’s academic achievements and Helms’ artistic passions.
As investigators piece together the events, the tragedy sparks conversations about mental health support on campuses nationwide.
