The suspect accused of stabbing four people on the campus of Louisiana Tech University on Monday is now in custody, university officials say.
Jacoby Johnson, a senior Tech student, has been booked into the Lincoln Parish Detention Center on four counts of attempted second-degree murder in connection with the attacks. Officials have not said if bond for Johnson has been set.
Authorities say two of the four victims were airlifted to area hospitals. One of those victims was listed in critical condition Monday afternoon.
According to investigators, Johnson stabbed the victims outside the Lambright Sports and Wellness Center on the Tech campus late Monday morning. Johnson was arrested shortly after the invident happened. Police have not released a potential motive.
The case remains under investigation.
“In the wake of this unsettling incident, our hearts go out to those impacted most directly,” Louisiana Tech President Les Guice said in a statement. “Our immediate focus is on those affected by today's violence. While we're grateful for the timely care being provided to the victims, we understand the shock and worry that may linger on campus and in the community. The University will continue to make safety a priority.”