The University of Texas President Greg Fenves confirmed one student was killed and three others were seriously injured Monday in a stabbing on the university campus.
Fenves called the incident an "unconscionable violent attack," but no further threat remains on campus, he said.
UT Police officials confirmed a call was received at 1:49 p.m., and officers responded within two minutes of being alerted. Almost immediately upon arrival, officers apprehended 21-year-old Kendrex J. White, who is in custody in connection with the stabbings, according to more than two dozen eyewitnesses.
Posted 2:45 p.m.
City of Austin and The University of Texas law enforcement officials have arrested a suspect in connection with a stabbing on the UT campus in Austin that resulted in at least one fatality.
The incident took place Monday at about 1:56 p.m. near Gregory Gym at the intersection of 21st Street and Speedway.
Unidentified suspect apprehended for stabbing two subjects and assaulting a one other. One of the victims died due to their wounds.
— UT Austin Police (@UTAustinPolice) May 1, 2017
Three people were transported to the hospital after sustaining "potentially serious injuries" during the incident, according to the Austin-Travis County EMS. The agency said there are reports of other patients with non-life-threatening injuries.
UPDATE5 2101 Speedway-3 pts txpt'd so far w/potentially serious injuries. 1 DOS. Rec reports of other pts with non life threat inj. MTF
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) May 1, 2017
A UT alert on Twitter states no additional threat is posed on campus. People are advised to avoid the area.
Please follow @UTAustinPolice & @Austin_Police for more updates pic.twitter.com/O9tNbRDQnm
— UT Austin (@UTAustin) May 1, 2017
