Police respond to stabbing at Louisiana Tech, one victim dead and three injured

Louisiana Tech University student Jacoby Johnson was arrested on campus following a stabbing incident that happened shortly after 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 13.
Published: Nov. 13, 2023 at 9:47 AM CST|Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 7:40 PM CST
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RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - UPDATE: One of the four victims has passed away from injuries sustained during the incident, according to City of Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker.

FULL UPDATE: One victim of the Louisiana Tech University stabbings has passed away

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UPDATE: Louisiana Tech student Jacoby Johnson was arrested following the stabbing incident.

RELATED: Louisiana Tech student arrested following stabbing incident on campus

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UPDATE: Louisiana Tech Police Chief Randal Hermes said there are no confirmed deaths, and one victim is in critical condition.

Previous reports varied from emergency workers.

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A suspect is in custody after a stabbing happened at Louisiana Tech University’s Lambright Intramural, according to a message sent through the university’s emergency notification system.

Louisiana Tech police say there are possibly four injured.

Officers are on the scene and ask the public to avoid the area.

This is all of the information available. Check back for updates as the story develops.

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