University of Mississippi officials have confirmed the
following details concerning an on-campus incident earlier
today:
- A 19-year-old UM freshman, Marisha Porter of Columbus,
was arrested and charged with aggravated assault after an
incident involving at least six students at approximately
11:30 a.m. in the Circle. - Three female students were treated for lacerations and
released from Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi.
Campus police believe their injuries were inflicted with a
box cutter. - Investigators said the incident stems from an ongoing
personal dispute among the women. University police have
questioned several of those involved, including a male
student allegedly involved with two of the women.
The investigation into the incident is continuing.
“This is a reprehensible act and has no place on a college
campus or in any civilized community,” Vice Chancellor for
Student Affairs Larry Ridgeway said. “Ours is a safe and
secure campus, and we will not tolerate this type of
behavior. The student who has been arrested has been
suspended from campus pending resolution of the campus
judicial process.”