Summary:
Around 11:55 a.m., UTPD officers assisted the Austin Police Department with an aggravated assault investigation near W. 22 1/2 St. & Rio Grande St.
Officers quickly detained a male suspect and determined this was an isolated incident. Neither suspect nor victim are UT-affiliated. Due to the speedy apprehension, there was no threat to our UT campus community.
Austin Police Department is the lead agency on this investigation. Please direct all media inquiries to APD PIO by emailing police3@austintexas.gov.
Campus Resources:
Download the LiveSafe at UT Austin app to instantly text or send photos and videos to UTPD dispatch. Utilize the Virtual Walk feature to invite contacts to follow your travels as you walk or ride in a vehicle.
Student Emergency Services supports students who have been or know someone who has been a victim of a crime on or off campus. For those services, please visit the student emergency services page.
The Victims Advocate Network supports UT employees, staff, students, and visitors who have been the victim of a crime. For more information, visit the Victims Advocate Network page.
The Title IX Office supports students, staff, and faculty who have experienced or been impacted by sexual assault, interpersonal violence (including dating and domestic violence, stalking, sexual harassment, sex discrimination, sexual exploitation and retaliation). For support and resources, please email the office. For more information about services provided by the Title IX Office, please visit Title IX Office page.
