An unidentified female Hostra University student and an armed suspect were killed during a home invasion in Long Island Friday morning. The man, who was armed with a handgun and wearing a ski mask, broke into the home on California Avenue at about 2:20 a.m. There were three women and a man inside the home, the NY Post reports.

The gunman let one of the women leave about 10 minutes after the break-in and she immediately called 911, Lack said.

When cops arrived at the scene armed with shields, bullets started flying, leave one of the women inside the home and the gunman dead.

Cops don’t believe there was any relationship between the gunman and the victims, Lack said. Source

Hofstra University issued a statement saying:  ”The Nassau County Police have notified us that early this morning a Hofstra student was killed during a tragic crime which took place in a rental house off campus. The police investigation is ongoing, and we do not yet know all of the relevant details. What we do know is that a young member of the Hofstra family has been taken from us in a senseless act of violence. Our hearts and minds and our thoughts and prayers are with her family, her friends, and her classmates. While our hearts are laden with grief, this weekend’s commencement ceremonies will go on as scheduled. The accomplishments of our graduates must be recognized, and together our community will heal and find the strength to move forward.”