What is going on?
— Charlene E Lieding (@CharleneLieding) May 1, 2017
Breaking news from UT-Austin, where there are reports of multiple victims following a stabbing attack:
Medics on scene near Gregory gym on campus (13:46) Rec reports of multi pt stabbing. At least 2 pts reported, MTF
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) May 1, 2017
UPDATE 2101 Speedway- Currently 3 pts reported w/ one in critical condition. EMS/Law/Fire establishing command post. MTF
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) May 1, 2017
UPDATE2 2101 Speedway-PT count may be 4. 1 poss DOS. Crews confirm. all pts accounted for and treating pts. Trauma alert declared for 1. MTF
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) May 1, 2017
UPDATE3 2101 Speedway -Trauma alert pt, adult male txpt'd to UMCB, crews treating additional pts. MTF
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) May 1, 2017
At least one person has reportedly died as a result of the attack:
UPDATE4 2101 Speedway-2nd trauma alert declared for adult male. EMSPIO moving to scene. Current 3 pts for txpt, 1 DOS. MTF
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) May 1, 2017
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
PHOTO: One dead, one in custody after stabbing at UT: https://t.co/wyk04eXNY4 pic.twitter.com/Va0yLAwmjv
— KVUE News (@KVUE) May 1, 2017
Suspect is in custody according to @Austin_Police
Photo: @thedailytexan pic.twitter.com/AedjBZQ28y— FOX 7 Austin (@fox7austin) May 1, 2017
Twitchy will continue to monitor this story and update with further developments.
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
***
Update:
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
Subject is in custody and there is no ongoing threat to the campus community. We'll provide new details as they unfold.
— UT Austin Police (@UTAustinPolice) May 1, 2017
***
Update:
Update for @UTAustin campus. Classes cancelled today after violent attack. pic.twitter.com/wlHUkBsu56
— Maurie McInnis (@Maurie_McInnis) May 1, 2017
A messages from President @gregfenves: https://t.co/pElnzOjv1J pic.twitter.com/CofEnEUeNa
— UT Austin (@UTAustin) May 1, 2017
***
Update:
From this afternoon’s joint press briefing:
Pres Fenves: 1 killed 3 injured in violent attack, suspect is in custody, investigation continues #UT pic.twitter.com/iuhfO9Nm9b
— Tina Shively (@TinaShively) May 1, 2017
UTPD Chief: working with APD homicide. Implementing 12 hr shifts to increase presence. #UT
— Tina Shively (@TinaShively) May 1, 2017
BREAKING: #UTAustin Police identify suspect in custody as Kendrex White, 21, a student: https://t.co/pGXhB8eH8p
— KVUE News (@KVUE) May 1, 2017
UTPD: Can not confirm all of he victims were fraternity members, can not confirm motive.
— Tina Shively (@TinaShively) May 1, 2017
UTPD: White is not yet charged with any crime. Have no information to suggest there is any other danger.
— Tina Shively (@TinaShively) May 1, 2017
Join the conversation as a VIP Member