The parent of a Marist College student was killed Sunday morning in a shooting at a New York hotel during a “family weekend”, authorities said.
Poughkeepsie officers responded to the Courtyard by Marriott, located 10 minutes from the Marist campus, after receiving a call indicating that shots had been fired, the city police department said on Facebook.
“A male victim has been located inside the hotel,” police said. “The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead.”
Police say no other injuries were reported and there were no active threats to the public or Marist College.
The shooting took place on the last day of Marist College’s “Family Weekend”, an annual tradition where students and their families are invited to participate in activities including a football game and a tailgating party. It was not known Monday whether the victim was in town for the festivities.
In a statement emailed to community members on Sunday, the college said it was aware of the shooting that claimed the life of a student’s “family member”.
“Our deepest condolences go out to the family and we offer them all the support of the Marist community,” the statement read. “We remain in contact with local authorities and will keep you informed of any updates.”
Two male suspects have been taken into custody. Police have not released the identity of the victim or suspects.
Detectives determined that shots were fired inside and outside the hotel. “Manuals related to the manufacture of explosive devices, as well as materials that could be used as explosives,” were found in a hotel room, police said in a statement.
The State Police bomb squad obtained the evidence. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigates explosives-related material.
Dutchess County Emergency Response and the Red Cross helped remove guests from the stage. All hotel guests and staff have been relocated, police said.
The ATF, state police and other agencies were on the scene to help with the investigation.