A bloody encounter left the West Campus neighborhood shaken as one person was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed Sunday evening, according to Austin police. The violent confrontation took place around 7 p.m. near the intersection of Nueces and West 26th streets, an area bustling with University of Texas students and residents. In the wake of the attack, the authorities acted swiftly, securing the scene and apprehending a suspect linked to the incident.
Longhorns if you or someone you know was impacted from witnessing the stabbing tonight in #WestCampus & need someone to speak to, contact BCAL at 512-232-5050. For a safe walk home call or text the West Campus Ambassadors, 512.429.3278. @UTAustin #CampusCommunity @WCAmbassadors… pic.twitter.com/ZGjtsFYmhu
— SafeHorns (@safehorns) February 5, 2024
The victim, whose identity has yet to be released, was promptly attended to by emergency services and taken to a local hospital for treatment, as KVUE reported.
For individuals disturbed by the events, SafeHorns recommended contacting the Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) - a service operated by the University of Texas to provide support for those in distress. In a tweet, the organization stated, "Longhorns if you or someone you know was impacted from witnessing the stabbing tonight in #WestCampus & need someone to speak to, contact BCAL at 512-232-5050." Additionally, for those seeking a secure way home in the aftermath, the West Campus Ambassadors were on hand to escort people, reachable via call or text at 512.429.3278, as stated in SafeHorns.
