Washington State University Student Arrested for Brutal Late-Night Dorm Stabbing
A shocking late-night stabbing at a Washington State University dorm has led to the arrest of a student, leaving the campus community reeling. š #News #PullmanWA #Washington #Crime
PULLMAN, WA – In the early hours of Monday morning, chaos erupted at Washington State University as a student was arrested for allegedly stabbing a fellow student inside a campus dormitory. The shocking incident unfolded at Orton Hall, leaving students and staff in disbelief.
Authorities were called to the Pullman campus at 1:18 a.m. after receiving reports of a violent altercation. When officers arrived, they found a 20-year-old male student suffering from a knife wound on his left arm. The alleged attack took place on the third floor of Orton Hall, a dormitory located on Olympia Avenue.
Suspect in Custody, Weapon Recovered
The suspected weapon, described by police as a knife, was found at the scene. Tatiana Martinez, a 20-year-old student who resides in Orton Hall, was identified as the suspect. She was arrested on charges of second-degree assault and taken to the Whitman County Jail.
According to police, the victim is a student from Shoreline, Washington. He was transported to Pullman Regional Hospital for evaluation but refused treatment and was later released.
Motive Still Unclear
Investigators have not disclosed a motive for the alleged stabbing or explained why the victim was in the dormitory at the time. Authorities are continuing to look into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
This unsettling event has left the campus community with many unanswered questions. While no further details have been released, WSU police are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation unfolds.
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