One student at Evergreen State College has tragically lost their life, while two others have been injured in an incident believed to be caused by carbon monoxide poisoning at campus housing in Olympia, Washington, according to a statement from the college.

The incident came to light when a student residence manager at Evergreen reported being unable to contact the affected students, prompting a call to campus police on Monday. In response, a college police officer forcibly entered the premises around 8:30 p.m. PT and performed emergency CPR on the students, as stated by Evergreen College.

While both injured students were rushed to nearby hospitals, no information regarding their current conditions has been made available to the public yet. The responding officer was also hospitalized but has since been released, according to Evergreen Police Chief David Brunckhurst.

In a somber statement, Evergreen President John Carmichael expressed grief over the loss, saying, "This is a tragedy, and we grieve for our students and families. The safety of students, staff, and faculty remain Evergreen's top priority."

The deceased student has been identified as 21-year-old Jonathan Rodriguez from Dupont, Washington, by the Thurston County Coroner's Office. The coroner's office has preliminarily determined carbon monoxide poisoning as the suspected cause of death, but an official cause will be released pending the conclusion of the investigation.

As a precautionary measure, campus officials reached out to students residing in nearby campus housing to ensure their safety. Evergreen State College currently has 2,332 enrolled students; however, the exact number of students living in campus housing is unknown.

The college revealed that a contractor working in the Modular Apartments housing area of campus responded to carbon monoxide alarms earlier on the same day. It is unclear whether the affected students resided in this specific area.

Upon arrival at the scene, the McLane Black Lake Fire Department conducted carbon monoxide testing in the impacted area, as stated by the college.

Meanwhile, the Washington State Patrol is currently leading the investigation into the incident, with findings set to be released to the public once the investigation is concluded, according to Chris Loftis, director of communications for WSP.

"The focus is the cause of the carbon monoxide, what were the events that led it to be introduced into the apartment. We've brought in an outside group of experts on carbon monoxide events and they're working with [us] to establish a timeline of what happened, and that's the main focus, the sequence of events. The timeline, I think, is absolutely critical," said Loftis.

At the time of reporting, Evergreen State College has not responded to ABC News' request for comment on the incident.

Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when individuals inhale a significant amount of the gas, which displaces the oxygen carried by red blood cells. The gas is particularly dangerous as it is odorless and tasteless, and excessive exposure to it can lead to severe damage and death.

Common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headaches, weakness, dizziness, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, and confusion, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Although everyone is at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, certain groups such as the elderly, infants, and those with chronic heart disease, breathing problems, or anemia are more susceptible to falling ill, stated the federal health agency.

The CDC emphasizes the importance of preventing carbon monoxide poisoning by installing battery-operated or battery-backup carbon monoxide detectors and replacing their batteries biannually. It also suggests annual servicing of heating systems and water heaters and regular chimney inspections and cleanings.

In the event that individuals or others exhibit signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, the CDC advises seeking prompt medical evaluation.