UPDATE 5:57 p.m. EST:
University of Texas at Austin police identified 21-year-old Kendrex White as a suspect in the campus stabbing. He was taking into custody shortly after the incident.
Police told ABC affiliate KVUE that White was carrying a "Bowie-style hunting knife." He has not been charged with any crime yet.
So far, there is no word from police regarding a possible motive.
Update: #UTAustin police identify campus stabbing suspect as 21-year-old student Kendrex J. White. https://t.co/89qYQELm84 pic.twitter.com/p3sXuf2XL4
— AP Central U.S. (@APCentralRegion) May 1, 2017
The university's president, Greg Fenves, released a statement on the stabbings Monday afternoon.
"There are no words to describe my sense of loss," Fenves said in a statement. "Campus safety is our priority and we will investigate this tragic incident to the greatest extent possible."
Fenves added that all classes and scheduled events will be canceled for the rest of the evening.
There are no words to describe my sense of loss. Law enforcement investigating this crime against our students. Increased patrols underway pic.twitter.com/hKUhWxF40e
— Greg Fenves (@gregfenves) May 1, 2017
UPDATE 3:48 p.m. EST:
Austin police confirmed on Twitter that two people were stabbed and another was assaulted by an unidentified suspect.
That suspect is in custody and there is no ongoing threat to the campus.
Update from @UTAustinPolice regarding stabbing on campus: https://t.co/i7nFIm27ag
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) May 1, 2017
They are now making the students leave the area. pic.twitter.com/26WYRL22V0
— ☒Ephraim (@Named_Ashley) May 1, 2017
ORIGINAL STORY: At least one person was killed and several were injured in a stabbing at the University of Texas at Austin Monday afternoon, according to NBC affiliate KXAN.
Emergency officials responded to reports of an on-campus stabbing near Gregory Gym around 1:46 p.m., the Austin Statesman reports. EMS said at least three people were taken to University Medical Center Brackenridge in potentially serious condition.
Authorities told ABC affiliate KTRK that one person is in custody.
Multiple people reportedly stabbed on @UTAustin campus near Gregory Gym. 1 person in custody. APD assisting @UTAustinPolice. Avoid the area.
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) May 1, 2017
Stabbing here on UT campus. Please be safe yall. pic.twitter.com/zZG7hz6MIm
— Tarzan (@richhomie_qu4d) May 1, 2017
Please follow @UTAustinPolice & @Austin_Police for more updates pic.twitter.com/O9tNbRDQnm
— UT Austin (@UTAustin) May 1, 2017
The university tweeted, advising students to avoid the area of 21st and Speedway.
ATCEMS: 3 people stabbed one in critical condition at Gregory Gym on #UT campus. Waiting for more info pic.twitter.com/XkD8jiVNnA
— Tina Shively (@TinaS_KVUE) May 1, 2017
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