UIC evacuates student center after attempted stabbing involving students
The University of Illinois Chicago evacuated a student center Wednesday afternoon after authorities said one student attempted to stab another.
The incident happened on the second floor of Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted St., UIC said. Police were called to second-floor walkway between rooms 605 and 606.
Two UIC students were involved, and one tried to stab the other, UIC said.
The would-be victim was not stabbed or injured, UIC said. The alleged would-be attacker was taken into custody.
Student Center East was evacuated following the incident, and remained closed Wednesday afternoon while authorities investigated.
