ASU Student Stabbed on Campus in Seemingly Random Attack

A student at Arizona State University was allegedly stabbed twice in a classroom by a fellow student in a seemingly random attack. The suspect, 19-year-old Kaci Lenise-Charlie Sloan, has been charged with first-degree attempted murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and disorderly conduct with a weapon.

A seemingly unprovoked stabbing attack in a classroom at Arizona State University (ASU) on Monday has left a student injured and the campus community in shock.

Kaci Lenise-Charlie Sloan, a 19-year-old student, is accused of stabbing fellow student Mara Daffron multiple times during an early morning class. Daffron was reportedly taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

ASU Student Stabbed on Campus in Seemingly Random Attack

According to witnesses, Sloan allegedly got up from her desk and ran at Daffron as she entered the classroom, stabbing her several times. A witness intervened and apprehended Sloan, possibly saving Daffron's life. Approximately 13 witnesses, including a professor, were present during the incident.

Investigators found a handwritten note inside Sloan's backpack that apparently referenced an act she was "about to commit," but it did not specify the nature of her intentions. In an interview with detectives, Sloan admitted that she came to class intending to harm someone and had been planning the attack since the night before. She reportedly chose Daffron as an "easier target" than another person she had contemplated attacking.

ASU Student Stabbed on Campus in Seemingly Random Attack

Sloan has been charged with first-degree attempted murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and disorderly conduct with a weapon. She is being held on a $250,000 cash bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Monday in Maicopa County.

ASU Police are continuing their investigation, and the campus community is rallying around Daffron and her family. Counseling support is available to all students and staff.

ASU Student Stabbed on Campus in Seemingly Random Attack

The attack has raised concerns about campus safety and the mental well-being of students. ASU has released a statement expressing sadness and support for the victims and their families. The university is also offering resources to help students cope with the traumatic event.

The motive for the stabbing remains under investigation. Authorities have not released any information on Sloan's history or whether she has had any previous interactions with Daffron.

ASU Student Stabbed on Campus in Seemingly Random Attack

The incident has sent shockwaves through the ASU community and beyond. It has also sparked discussions about the importance of mental health support on college campuses and the need to prevent similar tragedies in the future.