TEXAS — Police are investigating a deadly stabbing that occurred on the University of Texas-Austin campus Monday afternoon. One person was killed and three others were injured.
The violence broke out near the Gregory gym area of campus. The lone suspect is in custody and police said ‘there is no ongoing threat to the campus community.’
The attacker, who was armed with a large hunting knife, has been identified as Kendrex J. White, 21—charges are pending.
The deceased victim is Harrison Brown, the Graham Independent School District confirmed: The news of Harrison Brown’s (GHS Class of 2016) passing is heartbreaking There are no words adequate enough to express the sorrow felt by Graham ISD and the community of Graham for this loss. Harrison was an inspiration to everyone around him. We were Blessed and honored to have known him.
For Kurt and Lori Brown, John and Allie Brown and family, we pray the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and strangers and the comfort in knowing that your loss is felt by many, will help you through this difficult time.
RIP #HarrisonBrown. Our prayers are with your friends and family. #LonghornStrong pic.twitter.com/Lo9Tw7KAEQ
— TEXAS (@UTProbs) May 1, 2017
Harrison Brown joined my acapella group this year @ UT. He was the confirmed death today. Prayers for his family will be needed. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/VtCHiObZu4
— Benedict Anwukah (@He_Is_So_BA) May 1, 2017
Harrison Brown is the UT student who was fatally stabbed today according to friends. pic.twitter.com/AmYH7u93Nd
— Chris Walker (@WalkerATX) May 2, 2017
Police said in a news conference they did not know a motive but were interrogating White, who did not resist arrest when police arrived.
The investigation continues.
