Authorities: 1 dead, several hurt in University of Texas stabbings

Monday, May 1, 2017
Emergency responders say one person is dead and three others have been taken to a hospital with "potentially serious injuries" after a stabbing attack on the University of Texas campus.
AUSTIN, Texas -- Emergency responders say one person is dead and three others have been taken to a hospital with "potentially serious injuries" after a stabbing attack on the University of Texas campus.



Austin police say one person is in custody Monday afternoon.

Travis County Emergency Medical Services has tweeted that one person is dead at the scene near the campus' Gregory gym and three others have been transported. The agency notes there also are reports of additional patients with non-life-threatening injuries.



The University of Texas is blocks from downtown Austin and the Texas capitol building and is one of the nation's largest universities.

Stay with ABC7 News for the latest details on this developing story.

PHOTOS: Stabbing near University of Texas campus
"Picture of the suspect outside Gregory." - The Daily Texannone
A person is treated by first responders after a deadly stabbing attack on University of Texas campus in Austin, Texas, Monday, May 1, 2017.none
A multiple stabbing occurred on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin, leaving at least one dead.none
A multiple stabbing occurred on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin, leaving at least one dead.none
A multiple stabbing occurred on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin, leaving at least one dead.none
A multiple stabbing occurred on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin, leaving at least one dead.none
A multiple stabbing occurred on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin, leaving at least one dead.none
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