OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – An 18-year-old suspect is in custody following a stabbing near Van Wagner House at Oakland University.
Local 4 is confirming police are still searching for a second suspect involved in the attack.
Authorities say the arrested suspect, an 18-year-old from Rochester, was taken into custody during a traffic stop.
Prosecutors have charged him with assault with intent to murder, and he is scheduled for arraignment on Friday (Feb 13).
The incident occurred on Thursday (Feb. 5) evening outside Van Waggoner Hall.
When officers arrived, they found the victim—also 18 and from Rochester—with multiple stab wounds.
The victim underwent surgery and is now recovering.
Oakland University Police Chief Mark Gordon credited the campus security camera system and assistance from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office for identifying the suspect.
He praised the dedication of officers and detectives working on the case and thanked the public for providing helpful information.
“I want to commend the professionalism and dedication of our patrol officers, our detectives, and support staff who worked around the clock on this case. Their commitment to protecting our community and holding offenders accountable was unwavering. I also want to thank members of the public who provided information that assisted in moving this investigation forward, and we still ask anyone with information about this case to contact our department at 248-370-3331,” Gordon said.
The second suspect remains at large.
Police describe him as a man in his late 20s with curly hair, standing about 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall.
Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.