Person of interest identified in reported assault at UChicago-area fraternity
The University of Chicago says it has identified a person of interest in a reported sexual assault at an off-campus fraternity house, and police are investigating.
The University of Chicago says it has identified a person of interest in a sexual assault reported at an off-campus fraternity house near campus. The reports do not name the person.
A 21-year-old woman told police she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity party last weekend, NBC News reports. The assault was reported early Sunday morning. The Guardian, citing the university's daily crime log, says it allegedly happened at about 1:50 a.m. at the Alpha Epsilon Pi residence.
Police are investigating. CBS News reports that officers are searching for a suspect who fled the scene.
The outlets differ on when the university made its announcement. The Hill says the school announced it Tuesday in a community alert. CBS News says the school announced it Wednesday morning.
The Guardian links the report to scrutiny of Greek life nationwide. It also cites a recent report of a gang rape at a Cornell fraternity house, which drew criticism online.
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- ABC NewsPerson of interest identified in reported sexual assault at UChicago frat houseWed, Oct 14, 12:07 PM EDT
- ABC NewsPerson of interest found in sexual assault at frat party near University of ChicagoWed, Oct 14, 3:14 PM EDT
- The GuardianSexual assault reported at frat house near University of ChicagoWed, Oct 14, 7:32 PM EDT
- CBS NewsDetails as police investigate alleged sexual assault off University of Chicago's campusWed, Oct 14, 7:57 PM EDT
- The HillPerson of interest identified in connection with sexual assault near University of Chicago campusThu, Oct 15, 6:45 AM EDT
- CBS NewsPerson of interest identified in sex assault at UChicago frat houseThu, Oct 15, 8:20 AM EDT
- CBS NewsPolice search for suspect who fled scene in alleged sexual assault at UChicago frat partyThu, Oct 15, 9:28 AM EDT
- The HillPolice investigating report of sexual assault at frat house near University of Chicago; person of interest identifiedThu, Oct 15, 10:30 AM EDT
- NBC NewsSexual assault reported at fraternity house near University of ChicagoThu, Oct 15, 10:51 AM EDT
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Earlier versions (3)
- Thu, Oct 15, 10:50 AM EDT, 4 outlets: Police seek suspect in reported assault at UChicago-area fraternity house
- Thu, Oct 15, 7:16 AM EDT, 4 outlets: UChicago says person of interest identified in fraternity house assault report
- Wed, Oct 14, 8:05 PM EDT, 3 outlets: Person of interest identified in alleged assault at fraternity near UChicago