Authorities have said that two people were injured after they were attacked by a man with a machete on the University of Arkansas’s campus.
The Associated Press noted that school officials said the attack occurred just after 7:00 p.m. in a remote, wooded area on Thursday and that none of the university’s students or faculty were involved.
Two people, including the suspect, were injured and were all transported to a local hospital for treatment. One victim is currently in critical condition.
KTHV noted that campus police have identified the person responsible for the assault as Ashley Kyle Pettey, 36.
According to the arrest report, Pettey was approached by two people while at his campsite and asked to move. When he refused an argument ensued and he pulled out the large knife and allegedly slashed both victims in the neck multiple times.
He was arrested and is facing charges of first and second-degree battery and aggravated assault.
Police assured the public that at no time was there a threat to the university and its students.
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