BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University says a stabbing was reported early Thursday afternoon on campus, but the suspects were quickly taken into custody.
A notice posted on the App State Alert website said it was reported just before 12:30 p.m. near Peacock Hall, and that at least one suspect left the area in a black Toyota convertible. Minutes later, the alert said the suspects were in custody.
Police arrested 20-year-old App State student Emmet Cardwell. Cardwell is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, a felony charge.
Police believe there was a second person, also an App State student, involved in the incident. That person has been interviewed but has not been charged with a crime.
The alert asked people to avoid the area near the building, which houses the university's Walker College of Business.
App State later said one person was hurt and later treated at a hospital. The university further confirmed two suspects had been taken into custody, and that App State Police's investigation is ongoing.
Students, faculty, and staff who may have been impacted by the incident are encouraged to take advantage of counseling options. Drop-in counseling for students is available Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in Room 211 of the Plemmons Student Union. Students who need immediate counseling can call the Counseling Center at (828) 262-3180 or by visiting the center's website.
Employees in need of counseling can call Employee Wellness at (828) 262-4951 or reach out online. Employees can also access resources from App State's Employee Assistance Program online.
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