Roommate altercation with knife at KU’s Templin Hall leads to aggravated assault arrest

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KU's Templin Hall is at right. Lewis Hall is at left.

A woman was arrested Thursday by University of Kansas police on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

According to KU Deputy Chief James Druen, officers responded shortly before 5:30 p.m. to Templin Residence Hall, 1515 Engel Road, in regard to an altercation between roommates. During the investigation, Druen said, it was found that an aggravated assault occurred with a knife.

The suspect was arrested and booked into the Douglas County Jail, Druen said.

Jail records indicate that an 18-year-old with a home address of Olathe is the suspect. No charges had been filed Friday morning.